Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives Q.1) “Considering climate change, in the coming times, internal migration might be a forced decision to move rather than a choice.” Elaborate the statement and suggest some suitable measures to be adopted to strategically plan internal migration due to climate change. (GS – 3)    Introduction: In “Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration”, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2018

Archives Q.1) Highlight the provisions of the new Draft National Forest policy, 2018. Does the new policy solve the lacunae of the former ones? Examine critically. Introduction: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a draft National Forest Policy, 2018. Once finalized, the policy will guide the forest management of the country for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2018

Archives Q.1) Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli recently stated that he will not sign any treaty against Nepal’s interest.  Does this indicate tensed India-Nepal relations? Examine (GS – 2) Introduction: Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s trip to India comes amid a hitch in bilateral ties of India and Nepal. P. Sharma Oli had to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2018

Archives Q.1) Inter-spousal child removal is one of the most unfortunate outcomes of breaking up of cross-border marriages. What is inter Spousal child removal? How can Protection of Children(Inter-Country Removal and Retention) Bill, 2016 safeguard the rights of affected children? (GS – 1) Introduction: Inter-spousal child removal can be termed as most unfortunate as the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 16, 2018

Archives Q.1) According to the recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, Forest and Tree Cover of the country has increased by 1% as compared to assessment of 2015. Does this growth in forest cover calls for a sigh of relief or we should be more cautioned than before? (GS – 2) Introduction: 12th… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 13, 2018

Archives Q.1) Instead of a slew of schemes, it is the quality of the schemes which makes a difference. In this context Integrated Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan-2 project serves as a good example. Elaborate the statement. (GS – 2) Introduction: The Union Cabinet has approved a slew of reforms for school education in the country, in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 12, 2018

Archives Q.1) It has been three decades since the Government of India had enunciated a National Forest Policy. Forest being a dynamic resource, what are the immediate alterations to be made in the policy for the betterment of the ecosystem? (GS – 2 ) Introduction: The new draft Forest Policy re-emphasises production forestry, raising many… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 11, 2018

Archives Q1) Beside focusing on Research and Development (R&D) spending, what do you think are the other courses of action to be taken in order to forge a culture of innovation in India? (GS – 3) Introduction: India’s innovation policy has to shift beyond a mere focus on R&D spending to transforming the ecosystem. Courses… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the light of recent Sharada Prasad Committee’s report, discuss the paradigm shift that needs to be taken for a successful Skill India Mission. (GS – 3) Introduction: In 2016, a review committee, Sharada Prasad Committee, for Rationalization and Optimization of the Functioning of the Sector Skill Councils (SSC) was constituted. In 2017,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 9, 2018

Archives Q.1) What is e-way bill? Is it possibly an obstacle in day-to-day movement of goods or the best foot put forward? Examine. (GS – 3) Introduction: The GST e-way bill system has been recently rolled out all over India as part of anti-tax evasion measures under the new tax regime. E-way bill: An electronic… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 6, 2018