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Q.1) “Schools in India has failed in inculcating scientific spirit and rational temper among Indians”. Critically analyse. Answers Q.2) “The rise in India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 survey is a positive development”. In light of this discuss what led to this improvement? What else need to be done? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 26, 2019

Q.1) ““Impartiality of the Judiciary is cornerstone of any healthy democracy.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Long-held assumptions and alignments rooted in the legacies of colonialism and the ideology of the Cold War are making way for new configurations and partnerships.” In light of above statement discuss the need of reforming NAM under current geo-political realities. Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 25, 2019

Q.1) “Reforms and polices which aim to weed out adverse practices often lead to disruptions and fail to achieve its objectives.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “In the world of intelligence, information is the principal currency.” In this context illustrate how information plays an important role in security of any nation? Answers Q.3) Discuss various reasons for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 24, 2019

Q.1) “The rise of Asia represents the beginnings of a shift in the balance of economic power in the world and the future will be shaped partly by how Asia exploits the opportunities and meets the challenges.” In light of this statement, discuss the role of India in realising Asian Century. Answers Q.2) “Mere police… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 23, 2019

Q.1) “PM-KISAN scheme will not only lead to welfare of farmers, but can act as an important tool for India’s economic growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Trade strengthens peace and there needs to be a revised strategy towards restarting cross-Line of Control trade.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What do you understand by the term Brexit? What are… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 22, 2019

Q.1) “Appeasement of castes whether upper or lower by politicians for vote bank politics has led to strengthening of caste system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 has failed to protect women from sexual harassment at their place of work.” In light of this discuss various reasons… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 21, 2019

Q.1) “Recently released Health Ministry’s Comprehensive National Nutrition survey showed a direct correlation between the nutritional status of children and their mothers’ education.” In light of this discuss the importance and issues related to women education in India. Answers Q.2) “India must not trade away its national data rights at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 18, 2019

Q.1) “With economic growth, the demand for power in India is only going to increase further.” In light of this discuss how India should fulfill its energy needs without jeopardising environmental health? Answers Q.2) “Rivers have no boundaries and no regions.” In light of this statement discuss various consequences of stopping river sharing to Pakistan.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 17, 2019

Q.1) “Media is a very important organ to fight terrorism.” In light of this discuss the critical role media need to play in fight against the terrorism? Answers Q.2) “Democracy is not another name of majoritarianism, on the contrary it is a system to include every voice, where thought of every person is counted.” Comment.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 15, 2019