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“The problem with global environmental policies is that the climate treaties consider and focus on symptoms, rather than the cause.” Elaborate. Answer Differentiate between retributive justice and restorative justice. Discuss why restorative justice is as important as retributive justice? Answer “The UN development report indicate that prejudices and social beliefs obstruct gender equality.” In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 11, 2019

“The efficiency of the Indian railways has dropped to its lowest in last decade, according to recent CAG report.” In light of this discuss whether privatisation of railways would help increasing the efficiency of Indian railways? Answer Almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 not much progress has been made in implementing… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 10, 2019

“Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. Answer What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Answer What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Answer ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 9, 2019

What are the salient features of the draft Seed Bill, 2019? Discuss various concerns related to the bill. Answer What are the functions of National Human Rights Commission? Examine whether National Human Rights Commission has been able to fulfill its mandate. Answer Discuss the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to modern India and Constitution of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2019

“Populism is a threat to democracy and national interests.” Illustrate with examples. Answer What is naxalism? Discuss various reasons of naxalism and government efforts to root out naxalism from the country. Answer “There are many structural flaws in Indian higher education system.” Examine. Answer 4.Infant mortality rates in India are still one of the highest… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 6, 2019

What are salient features of Citizenship amendment Bill, 2019? Discuss its need and significance. Answer Comment on the rising incidents of sex crimes against women in Indian society. What are various laws and safeguards available against such crimes in India? Answer “Protection of Privacy is must in the age of rising cyber crimes.” In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 5, 2019

What do you understand by ‘trade corridor’? Examine whetherKartarpur corridor should be convertedinto a trade corridor between India and Pakistan. Answer What is meant by recession? Has the Indian economy already slipped into recession?What steps has the Government of India taken so far to tackle the current ongoing recession in the country? Answer Discuss the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4, 2019

What do you understand by ‘creamy layer’? Examine the feasibility of extending the concept of creamy layer to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India. Answer What is antimicrobial resistance? Discuss the issues around antimicrobial resistance in light of the recent government ban on colistin in the poultry industry. Answer Discuss the features of Pradhan… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 3, 2019

“Pushing for greater autonomy for States and protecting federalism is need of the hour, if India has to emerge as a major economic super-power.”Comment. Answer “Although altruistic organ donation is important to save precious life, illegal organ trade is a threat to any society.”Discuss. Answer What are salient features of Motor Vehicle Act, 2019? Do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 2, 2019

“India could use green technologies to galvanise its faltering economy, create new jobs and become a climate leader.”Comment. Answer “The foreign policy of India has changed from ‘non-alignment’ to ‘multi-alignment’ in recent times. Examine. Answer What do you understand by Agro-biodiversity ? HowAgro-biodiversity can help in reducing country’shunger problem? Answer Suppose the Government of India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2019