Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives Q.1) Since the last three years, the LOC has been witnessing heightening tensions with repeated violation of ceasefire activities by Pakistani troops. Examine the statement. (GS-2) Introduction: The first month of 2018 has witnessed heightened tensions on the Line of Control (LOC) and international border in the state of Jammu and Kashmir with repeated… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2018

Archives Q.1 What are the reasons for which India is experiencing an escalation in heat waves? Also examine the various strategies followed by states to address the consequences of heat waves. (GS-3) Introduction: When the temperature rises 3°C to 4°C above normal it is termed as a ‘heat wave’. Escalation in heat waves in India:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 4, 2018

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Archives Q.1) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has recently released the “Draft National Forest Policy, 2018” for public comments. Mentioning its key features, write how it is different from National Forest Policy 1988. What are the concerns raised over it? (GS – 2) Introduction: The previous NFPs were focused on production and revenue… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the Indian circumstances, do you think that legalizing gambling can be morally correct and prove to a profitable affair for Indian economy? Justify. (GS-1) Introduction: Gambling: Gambling is referred to as card games where high stakes are involved. Betting: Betting is referred to as casino games and putting a bet on an… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) Do you think that re-implementation of Rashtriya UchchatarShiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) can bring about major reforms in the educational sector of India? Justify your answer with relevant examples (GS – 1) Introduction: Rashtriya Uchchattar Shiksha Abhiyan is a holistic scheme of development for higher education in India initiated in 2013 by the Ministry of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 30, 2018

Archives Q.1)   Recently, the Supreme Court upholds choice of consenting adults to love and marriage as a part of fundamental rights.  In this context discuss the reasons for honour killing in India. What can be the possible implications of honour killing?(GS 1) Supreme Court upholds choice of consenting adults to love and marriage as part… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 29, 2018

Archives Q.1) Supreme Court’s verdict that dilutes the SC/ST act, 1989, go at odds with the concerns raised by Ministry of Home Affairs in its annual report in 2017 and will render the act toothless. Substantiate. Recently, the Supreme Court diluted the provision of SC/ST act on the pretext of its misuse by introducing the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 27, 2018

Archives Q.1) Data protection law in India is currently facing many problem and resentments due the absence of proper legislative framework. In this context discuss the relevance of data protection laws in India. How is Government dealing with the Issue?(GS 3) Presently data protection law in India is facing many problem and resentments due the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 26, 2018

Archives Q.1) According to the recently published, UN World Water Development Report “dams in India have done more harm than good to the cause of water security.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify (GS – 3) Introduction: According to the recently published, UN World Water Development Report “dams in India have done more harm… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 23, 2018