Archives Q.1) “Indian policymakers have stressed the role and relevance of natural gas in India’s overall energy mix in the 21st century”. Discuss the major advantages of a gas-based economy. What are challenges faced by India on its road to a gas-based economy. Answer: Advantages of natural gas based economy: A local source of natural… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 25, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 24, 2018
Archives Q.1) “Despite the temporary setback on the Assumption Island, India should continue to work with the Seychelles in building its capabilities”. In the light of statement, analyze the opportunities and challenges in building strong India-Seychelles relationship. Answer: Opportunities: Two islands – Agalega in the Mauritius and Assumption in the Seychelles – have been… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 24, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2018
Archives Q.1) The Constitution of India explicitly confers the powers of review on Indian judiciary. In the light of this statement critically examine the activism of judiciary in India. Answer: Indian Constitution establishes an integrated and independent judiciary. It is vested with the powers to review and invalidate any legislative and executive action that it… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 20, 2018
Archives Q.1) When India is facing substantial paucity of drugs especially with regards to its affordability and accessibility, how far do you think can e-pharmacies be a game changer? Answer: Poor adherence to medical treatment not only compromises patient outcomes but also increases patient mortality, thereby impacting the economic growth of the country. Accessibility, affordability… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 20, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2018
Archives Q.1) In India cases of depression are rising among private sector employees, as per a recent report. Analyse the reasons behind this trend and evaluate how Mental Healthcare Act would be helpful in addressing this challenge. Answer: Depression is commonly defined as a state of mind when people experience grief, loss of interest in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 19, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2018
Archives Q.1) ‘The Luxembourg government said it will make all public transportation free by 2020.’ In the light of this statement, analyse what are the challenges India is facing in tackling congestion of vehicles in cities. What are the Indian government initiatives to solve this problem? Answer: Challenges wrt traffic congestion: Poor urban planning lead… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 18, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 17, 2018
Archives Q.1) Discuss the challenges faced by the silk industry in India. What are the government initiatives to revive the silk industry in India? Answer: India is the 2nd largest producer of Silk in the world and employs large number of skilled and unskilled tribal women. Challenges: Urbanization in Traditional Sericulture Areas – along with… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 17, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2018
Archives Q.1) Women empowerment is not possible without involving them in decision making at all levels. Examine. Answer: Empowerment of women involves strengthening their social, political and economic status. SHGs have demonstrated that successful economic empowerment of women and their families must be through a women led process. 73rd and 74th amendments gave power to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 12, 2018
Archives Q.1) Discuss the structure and functioning of NHRC. Also, discuss the criticisms faced by the organisation. Answer: Structure of NHRC: The members are selected by a selection committee comprising of PM, speaker and deputy chairman, home minister, leaders of opposition in both the houses. It consists of a retired Chief Justice of India as… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 12, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 11, 2018
Archives Q.1) Through Several efforts by the government, the corporate governance norms have been tightened significantly however some critical issues remain. Discuss. Answer: Corporate governance framework in India: The Companies Acts 2013 has provisions concerning Independent Directors, Board Constitution, General meetings, Board meetings, Board processes, Related Party Transactions, Audit Committees, etc. SEBI (Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 11, 2018
