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Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 10. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. Discuss the key features of the National Food Security Act, 2013. Examine the major problems and challenges in implementation of the act.(GS 2) The Hindu Key features of national food security act,2013:- Life cycle approach:… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10

Archives Below are the suggested answers of UPSC Mains Marathon Current Affairs Questions – August 9. Note: The suggested answers are indicative only, and not exhaustive. 1. How can India find a solution to the boundary stand-off with China at the Doka La tri-junction? Do you think that the stand-off between India and China was avoidable? Give your opinion.(GS 2) Link | Live Mint | Outlook | Indian… Continue reading Suggested Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9

Archives 1. Discuss the salient features of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and examine its importance. (GS 2) The Hindu | Link | PRS Salient features of motor vehicles bill 2016 :- The Bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to address issues such as third party insurance, regulation of taxi aggregators, and road safety. Under the Act, theliability of the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 7

Archives Critically analyze the important provisions under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. Why does domestic violence against women continue despite stringent laws? Examine.(GS 1) Indian Express | Link Important provisions of domestic violence act :- In India, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005defines and covers the domestic violence against women. Apart from the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3

Archives 1. Adoption of the historic United Nations pact to ban nuclear weapons underscores a paradigm shift in the discourse on global disarmament. Do you think that a complete ban on nuclear weapons is necessary? Give arguments in favor of your answer.(GS 2) Link | The Hindu Introduction:- This year’s multilateral negotiations toward a legally binding prohibition on nuclear weapons… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 4

Archives 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy in India. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for maximizing the use of renewable energy resources.(GS 3) Live Mint | Link Advantages of using renewable energy :- As it is renewable it is therefore sustainable and so will never run out. Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance than traditional… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2

Archives 1. Describe the objectives of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Discuss the various challenges faced in its implementation.(GS 1) The Hindu Introduction: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched with an aim to make India clean. The Aim is to provide sanitation facilities to every family, including toilets, solid and liquid waste disposal systems, village cleanliness, and safe and adequate… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 1

Archives 1. Financial sector is backbone of the Indian economy. Discuss the factors affecting financial system of India. Suggest solutions to improve the financial sector in India.(GS 3) The Hindu | Link Factors affecting financial system in India :- The inability of banks to quickly enforce security and access to collateral, and the capital constraints in recognizing large… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31

Archives 1. The Gorkhaland movement is a long standing quest for a separate State of Gorkhaland. Discuss the roots and causes of the present Gorkhaland movement in India. Is under-development a core issue for the demand of a separate Gorkhaland? Examine.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: In 1907, the Hillmen’s association had raised the issue of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 28

Archives 1. In the last few decades, India has seen an increasing number of people migrating from rural areas to urban cities in search of work and for better living conditions. In this context, suggest steps to be taken by the government to address the growing slum issue.(GS 1) | | TOI Introduction:- Marginalisation and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27