1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree?(GS 2) Indian Express Introduction: All most all member-states of SCO are facing the problem of radicalism, cross-border terrorism over the years. Russia’s experience in Chechnya, China’s Xinjiang region and Central Asian states’ fight against terrorism, extremism is well known.… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 12
Archives 1. Mention four attributes that are important for civil service. Justify your answer. (GS 4) Introduction: Civil servants are the lynchpin between the government and public. So it is very important for the civil servants to have the following attributes :- 1.Emotional Intelligence and empathy :- In a country like India where there are diverse… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 12
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: WHO recently made the biggest revision of the antibiotic section in the 40 year history of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
1. Discuss the main features of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. Examine the challenges faced by India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.(GS 3) Introduction:- UDAN is regional air connectivity scheme (RCS) which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports. This scheme… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 7
1. Outline the evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India. (GS 2) Link Evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India:- It is the power of the courts to consider the constitutionality of acts of organs of Government (the executive and legislature) and declare it unconstitutional or null and void if it violates or is… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 7
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 6
1. Do you think that Aadhar has been effective in ending corruption? Discuss critically. (GS 2) Yes: It will help to reduce corruption since this will digitalize the whole process, so enables the Government. to transfer money related to social benefit schemes directly to beneficiary’s account. Thus, bypassing the middle men. This will solve the problem of ghost… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 6
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 5
1. What are biosimilar drugs? List some differences between biosimilars and generic drugs.(GS 3) Link Biosimilars: It is a biologic medical productwhich is almost an identical copy of an original product that is manufactured by a different company. Biosimilars are officially approved versions of original “innovator” products, and can be manufactured when the original product’s patent Reference to… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 5
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 2
1. How does the Western Model of Secularism differ from the Indian Model of secularism? Examine. (GS 1) Features of Western concept of secularism:- State and religion has a separate sphere of its own, with independent jurisdiction i.e. Mutual exclusion of state and religion, principled distance of state from religion and no illegitimate intrusion of religion… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 2
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 1
1. What is preventive detention? Why was preventive detention included in the Indian constitution? (GS 2) Link-1 | Link-2 Introduction: INDIA IS one of the few countries in the world where laws allowing preventive detention enjoy constitutional validity even during peacetime Preventive detention:- Preventive detention on the other hand is action taken beforehand toprevent possible commitment of crime.… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 1
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 31
1. The French Revolution became the classic example of a revolution which many nations tried to emulate. Discuss the biggest achievements of the French Revolution.(GS 1) Link Introduction:- The French revolution obviously had a major impact on Europe and the New World. Historians widely regard the Revolution as one of the most important events in human… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 31
