Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives Q.1)Over the past few years, the government has taken various steps to make India a global food processing hub but the initiatives have not produced the desired results. Analyse the reasons behind the same and suggest measures to make India realize its potential in the Food Processing Industry.(GS-3) Introduction: India is one of the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) India, with a growing civil aviation market, has the potential to manufacture commercial aeroplanes, but funding issues and lack of leadership has been a hindrance to realizing this potential.Elaborate.  (GS – 3) Introduction: India is poised to become the world’s third-biggest aviation market in seven years with more than 20% growth, after China… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) What is Commonwealth? In your opinion, how do you think India can make the most of Commonwealth? (GS – 2) Answer:                                                                 … Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1, 2018

Archives Q.1)The move by the Trump administration to end the work permits of spouses of H1B visas would have a major impact on India’s economy, demography and society. Comment. Trump won the 2016 US Presidential elections mainly due to his promise to provide jobs for Americans and to make America great again. Pursuant to this,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 30, 2018

Archives Q.1) Do you think that the social media has an influence on electoral outcomes in india? Substantiate with examples. Also suggest measures to reduce the negative impact of social media on elections.(GS – 2) There has been an increasing use of social media in the election process right from creating voter awareness to campaigning.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 27, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the recent past, India and China has witnessed a seesaw effect. However, there have been significant efforts from each side to reach out to each other. What are the major issues on the table which need immediate attention and how these issues are to be tackled effectively? (GS – 2) India and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 26, 2018

Archives Q.1) Introducing stringent punishments such as death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12, is not the answer to address the increasing sexual violence against women and children. It is the improvement of criminal justice system which should be taken into consideration. Analyse the statements. (GS – 1) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2018

Archives Q.1) Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a powerful instrument, is a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest or general interest. With the help of examples analyse how PIL has impacted Indian Democracy. (GS – 2) Introduction: Public Interest Litigation (PIL), means a legal action initiated in a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 24, 2018

Archives Q.1) Comment on the need for a new friendship treaty with Nepal in the light of it’s increased closeness with China. (GS – 2) Introduction: A Treaty of peace and friendship was signed between India and Nepal in the year 1950. Considering the relationship between the two countries since ancient times and the landlocked… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 23, 2018

Archives Q.1) Even after a decade negotiations on BTIA, India and EU have failed to reach a common ground.In this context what are the points of contentions between India and EU? What are the reasons for which India does not want to give in to EU’s demands? Suggest a way forward. (GS – 2) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 20, 2018