Archives 1. Discuss the key provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Do you think that anything has changed since the enactment of POCSO Act in 2012? Give arguments in favor of your answer.(GS 2) PIB | Indian Express | PTI Introduction:- A 2013 survey conducted by UNICEF states that almost… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 24
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 21
Archives 1. Comment on the challenges countering Bilateral Investment Trade (BIT) between India and Israel. Do you think that an India-Israel BIT is possible in near future?(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- Bilateral merchandise trade between the two countries increased from $200 million in 1992 to around $4 billion in 2016, an increase of 2,000% in… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 21
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Archives 1. Discuss the impact of GST in infrastructure sector. Suggest measures to be taken by the government to boost growth in infrastructure sector in India.(GS 3) Live Mint | Financial Express Introduction: Infrastructure is the backbone of Indian economy with total infrastructure spending is expected to be about 10% of GDP in the twelfth… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 20
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19
Archives Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. (GS 4) Democracy by simple definition is ‘Government by the people- a form of government in which supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system’. A… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19
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Archives 1. Discuss the importance of the trilateral Malabar naval exercise in addressing common maritime challenges across the Indo-Pacific region.(GS 2) Indian Express Malabar naval exercise :- It is a naval exercise involving the US, Japanese and Indian maritime forces. It is aimed at “achieving deeper military ties between the three nations. Maritime challenges in… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 18
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17
Archives 1. Do you think that India – Myanmar relationship is important for maintaining stability and peace in Northeast India? Discuss the challenges in India-Myanmar relations.(GS 2) The Diplomat | Link | Outlook Yes:- A porous border with enhanced commercial ties and improved infrastructure will benefit the relatively less developed northeastern states of India and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 17
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Archives 1. What is water cycle ? Do you think water cycle and life cycle are the same? Substantiate with examples.(GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 Water cycle : The water cycle describes how water evaporates from the surface of the earth, rises into the atmosphere, cools and condenses into rain or snow in clouds, and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 14
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Archives 1. What is the Qatar crisis the world is facing today? Why is Qatar important to India? How would this crisis affect India and the world? Substantiate. (GS 2) Link-1 | Link-2 | Indian Express Qatar crisis :- The 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisisbegan when several countries abruptly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar in… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 12
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Archives 1. What is Transports Internationaux Routiers Convention? How does it benefit India?(GS 2) Live Mint | The HIndu Transports internationaux Routiers convention :- The multilateral international transit treaty Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets is also referred to as the TIR Convention and functions under the auspices of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 13
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 11
Archives 1. India is one of the worst hit countries with respect to road accidents in the world. Why is this a recurring phenomenon in India? Do you think that adequate measures are kept in place to tackle this issue? Suggest some alternative measures that are needed to change this scenario.(GS 1) The Hindu-1 |… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 11
