Category: Mains Marathon Answers

1. What are malware? Discuss the problems crated by ‘WannaCry’ ransomware in the digital payments ecosystem and the ways to tackle the same.(GS 3) The HIndu Malware:- Malware is an abbreviated term meaning “malicious software.”  This is software that is specifically designed to gain access or damage a computer without the knowledge of the owner. There are various… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 16

1. What is Augmented reality? Discuss its applications in the real world.(GS 3) The Hindu Augmented reality:- Augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time. Unlike virtual reality, which creates a totally artificial environment, augmented reality uses the existing environment and overlays new information on top of it. Augmented reality applicationsare… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 15

1. Man is by nature a political animal. Critically comment.(GS 4) Link-1 | Link-2 Yes:-  Aristotle believed man was a “political animal” because he is a social creature with the power of speech and moral reasoning. Hence it is evident that the state is a creation of nature, and that manis by nature a political animal. Human beings are… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 10

1. How far would the Real Estate (regulation & Development) Act, be helpful in bringing reforms to the real estate sector of India. Also suggest some measures to improve it. The Hindu Introduction:- The aim of the act is to primarily protect the interests of consumers and bring in efficiency and transparency in the sale/purchase… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1st