Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Q.1) “The regional media in India is vulnerable to administrative excesses, political pressure and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “There has to be a focus on human capital formation and demographic dividend in order to achieve $5 trillion economic objective.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom satyagraha and the self respect movement in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 18, 2019

Q.1) “Idea of treating Hindi as the national language runs contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and our country’s linguistic diversity”. Comment. Answers Q.2) “While digital connectivity and literacy have increased over time, these have not adequately translated into digital knowledge of public affairs.” In light of this discuss the need of a public… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 17, 2019

Q.1) “Transparency must be accompanied by accountability, and that is where the RTI act has great value and significance.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Aadhaar linkage to social media is a double edged sword.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss prospects of enforcing a uniform civil code in India. Do you think it will endanger diversity of India? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 16, 2019

Q.1) “Political influence and lack of critical debate has led to inefficient education system in India.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Agriculture crisis in India is a result bad policies and lack of market linkages.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Do you think policy of punishment and penalties can be effective in changing wrong behaviour of an individual? Discuss… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 14, 2019

Q.1) “Medical devices industry in India should focus on indigenous manufacturing, innovation, research and development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Probe agencies should be given more freedom without diluting the controls already in place.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and effectiveness of a carbon tax is in tackling global warming. Do you think measures like carbon… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 13, 2019

Q.1) “The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India has laid the ground for stronger equality recognition.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “India’s record in promoting occupational and industrial safety remains weak even with years of robust economic growth.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the Impact of sanctions on Iran by USA on Indian trade… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 12, 2019

Q.1) “The major challenge faced by civil servants is to maintain their integrity and efficiency while serving in a system that deals with power play and corruption.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Modern socio-economic conditions require states to take care not only of people’s material welfare but also their identities.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the mandate of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 11, 2019

Q.1) “In the time of consumerism and changing social ethos policy focus on education need new approach.” Examine. Answers Q.2) “The correlation between size and efficiency can not be fully established.” In light of this critically analyse the outcome of Merger of banks. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and Impact of banning single-use plastic in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2019