Archives Q.1 In light of the recent attacks by ISIS and its presence in the Indian Subcontinent, how far do you think India’s counter-terrorism strategy is strong enough to insulate its land and people from falling prey to such extremists ideologies and its inevitable consequences? Answer: Challenges in India’s counter terrorism: Increasing role of social… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 30, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 29, 2019
Archives Q.1) The model code of conduct has been violated by several candidates during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. Critically examine the power of election to take against such candidates and parties. Answer: The MCC is a set of norms for conduct and behavior of the political parties and candidates during elections. It aims… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 29, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2019
Archives Q.1) What is intuition? Why intuition is considered as a special attribute of a good leader? Answer: Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. It is the inner knowledge we all possess. Many successful leaders are said to have taken crucial decisions based on intuition. Importance of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 24, 2019
Archives Q.1) Recently, there has been a rise in right-wing politics in several countries of the world. Discuss the factors responsible for this. Also, discuss its implication. Answer: Right-wing politics hold that certain social orders and hierarchies are inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position on the basis of natural law, economics, or… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 24, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 23, 2019
Archives Q.1) “Character is not possessed rather cultivated.” Discuss with relevant example Answer: One is not born with character, but creates it. Character is a culmination of the experiences one faces, people one meets and the insights one gains. Mahatma Gandhi did not by birth have all the values he prophesied. His mother taught him… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 23, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 22, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss the key feature of the draft amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. What are the issues with the draft amendment Act? Answer: Key provisions of the draft act: Define forests: Forest is defined to include “any government or private or institutional land recorded or notified as forest/forest land in any government… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 22, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2019
Archives Q.1) Jet Airways recently announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights. List the reasons for crisis. What steps government should take to avoid such crisis? Answer: Jet Airways on Wednesday announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights. The airline has a debt overhang of ₹8,414 crore (as of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2019
Archives Q.1) Discuss capability approach of Amartya Sen in the context of India? Answer: The capability approach is a theoretical framework that entails two claims: the freedom to achieve well-being is of primary moral importance freedom to achieve well-being is to be understood in terms of people’s capabilities, that is, their real opportunities to do… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2019
Archives Q.1) Growth of the economy requires better coordination between fiscal and monetary policies. Explain. Answer: After the 2008 economic crisis, monetary policies and fiscal policies were tested to their brink. They failed to spur growth and now, the world is facing another economic slowdown. These policies need to work together to keep economic growth… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 16, 2019
Archives Q.1) India’s success rate in extraditing fugitives is abysmally low. what are the obstacles to extradition treaties that India has with various countries? Also, give some recommendations to improve India’s extradition process. Answer: Extradition is the formal process of one state surrendering an individual to another state for prosecution or punishment for crimes committed… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 16, 2019
