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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2018

Archives Q.1) Hunger has been on the rise over the past three years, returning to levels from a decade ago according to recently released UN report. Analyse the reasons for this trend. Also discuss how this trend can be reversed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 of Zero Hunger. Answer: Reasons for rising hunger: Rising… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 12, 2018

Archives Q.1)  Loan waiver is not the permanent solution for agricultural problems. Discuss Answer:  Not a permanent solution: A recent research shows that waivers are extremely expensive while having a limited impact and other policies could help many more farmers for every rupee spent. Only 15% of the marginal farmers have access to formal credit, and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 12, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss in brief the various land reform policies and its impact on Indian agrarian society during colonial period. Answer: Land reform usually refers to redistribution of land from the rich to the poor. Abolition of Intermediaries: Intermediaries like Zamindars, Talukdars, Jagirs and Inams had dominated the agricultural sector in India by the time the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) The cycle of Hunger cannot be broken without channelizing the wasted food to help the needy.- Comment. Answer: India has a “serious” hunger problem and ranks 100th out of 119 countries on the global hunger index. It is estimated by the UN that nearly 40% of the food produced in India is wasted or… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 10, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2018

Archives Q.1) Medieval period from A.D 800 to 1200 witnessed a new pattern of living. In this context elaborate social and economical changes which took place in the society. Answer: Social changes during the period: Proliferation of castes – Increasing pride of birth, characteristic of feudal society, and the accompanying self-sufficient village economy, which prevented both… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2018

Archives Q.1) What are major outcomes of BIMSTEC summit recently held in Kathmandu, Nepal? How will it help in strengthening regional cooperation among the group? Discuss. Answer: Outcomes of BIMSTEC summit: Recognized that eradication of poverty is the greatest regional challenge in realization of development objectives and expressed commitment to work together for the implementation of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2018

Archives Q.1) The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 recently passed by the Parliament  will ensure better corporate governance. Discuss (GS 3) Ans) The term ‘Corporate governance’ is the mechanisms, processes and relations by which corporations are controlled and directed. It includes rules and procedures for making decisions in corporate affairs. Corporate governance  includes the processes through which… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 4, 2018

Archives Q.1) Despite several attempts of eradication of manual scavenging by government, practice prevails. Discuss the various government measures to eradicate the manual scavenging in India and what are the reasons behind prevalence of manual scavenging despite several measures? (GS-1) Ans.) There are possibly over 12 lakh manual scavengers across India despite launching several acts… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 4, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the need and steps taken by government for holistic developments of Indian islands. Answer: The 1382 offshore-identified islands of India hold immense unexploited potential for fostering growth and achieving cohesive socio-economic development of the region in particular and also, the nation as a whole. Need for development of islands: Security – there is… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 3, 2018

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