1. Briefly discuss about the location and significance of Mangroves in India.(GS 1) Link-1 | Link-2 | Link-3 Introduction:- A mangroveis a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. . Mangroves are salt tolerant trees, also called halophytes and are adapted to life in harsh coastal conditions. Location:- The deltas of the Ganges,Mahanadi,Godavari,Krishna and Kaveri rivers are known to… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 30
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 29
1. Discuss the key elements of Asia Africa Growth Corridor.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- Recently Indian and Japanese prime ministers have put forward the idea of Asia Africa growth corridor and they have unvielded the vision document. Asia Africa corridor:- The objective is to pursue joint initiatives in various sectors such as health, infrastructure, manufacturing, and connectivity,… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 29
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1. Why is a hybridised mustard variety required? Why is there an objection for its introduction? Discuss the deficiencies in the evaluation process of GM mustard.(GS 3) Daily Editorial Why is hybridised mustard variety required:- The GM hybridised mustard, as it is claimed, gives up to 30% more yield than the best varieties such as ‘Varuna’ currently… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 26
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1. Do you support taxing of agricultural income? Give concrete arguments in support of your opinion.(GS 3) Business Line | The Hindu Yes agricultural income needs to be taxed or yes,it is valid:- Laws: Section 2 (1A) of the Income Tax Act defines agricultural income as rent/revenue from land, income derived from this land through agriculture and income… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 25
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1. Most of the heat wave deaths are preventable because its onset and duration are easily predictable and the relief-measures are simple. What are the steps taken by NDMA to counter heat waves?(GS 1) NDMA-1 | NDMA-2 Introduction:- A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 24
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1. Safely managed wastewater is an affordable and sustainable source of water, energy, nutrients and other recoverable materials. Discuss. (GS 1) The Hindu | WHO Introduction:- In recent decades, population growth, accelerated urbanisation and economic development have resulted in an increase in the quantity of wastewater and the overall pollution load being generated. With this year’s world water day… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 23
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1. Examine the problems in the implementation of GST regime. Also, discuss the reasons why CAG can’t audit GSTN.(GS 3) The Hindu | TOI Problems in the implementation of GST:- GST is quite different from the existing indirect taxation system in the country. For effective implementation of GST, tax administration staff – both at central and state levels – would… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 22
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1. Developments in the solar space will help India meet its energy demand in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Discuss.(GS 3) Live Mint Yes:- Tariffs in the solar space have declined significantly over the years and it will make India’s energy consumption mix more environment friendly. India’s plan to ramp up solar power generation to… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 19
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1. Despite the high level of NPAS, there has been no banking crisis. In your opinion, what is the reason for the same?(GS 3) Financial Express | Live Mint Why was there no banking crisis:- The latest move of empowering RBI to directly intervene in the resolution process is expected to speed up the exercise. Apart from… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 18
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1. What are the long term benefits from China’s OBOR? Discuss the criticism of India’s policy towards OBOR. (GS 2) TOI | Indian Express OBOR:- Belt and Road is China’s most ambitious initiative in history. Popularly known as One Belt One Road (OBOR), this infrastructure project of gigantic proportions attempts to bring under its sway more than 60… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 17
