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Archives Q.1)“There are huge opportunities that await both India and ASEAN to strengthen the relations which are going to be beneficial for the world in terms of security, stability and prosperity.” Do you agree? With reference to the ASEAN-INDIA Summit, 2017 excavate the potential strengths and weaknesses of  India-Asean relation. (GS–2) Introduction: India is celebrating… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 20, 2018

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Archives Q.1) In most societies, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is often practised as a part of cultural tradition. In this context discuss the impact of this practice on the health of women. Why FGM is considered as a violation of fundamental and human rights by international organsations like WHO?(GS-1) In most societies, where Female Genital… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 19, 2018

Archives  Q.1)India targets to achieve an all-electric-fleet of vehicles by 2030. How important is it for the nation to shift to an all-electric-fleet of vehicles by 2030? Do you think this absolute shift is feasible in the context of a developing country as India? Discuss (GS–3) Context: India wants only electric vehicles to run on… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 16, 2018

Archives  Q.1) India’s forest cover rises by 1% as per the recently released data by the Environment Ministry’s ‘India State of Forest Report 2017. In this context discuss the global position of India in forest cover . What are the reasons for decline in forest cover in  India in the past. (GS-3) The State of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 15, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Despite a strict law, what do you think are the reasons for which illegal trade of wild birds is rampant in India? What are the steps taken by Government for conservation and management of endangered species of birds? (GS–3) Introduction: Over the past two decades reports have shown that of the 1,300 Indian… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 14, 2018

Archives  Q.1)Recently, the Supreme Court accepted the suggestions made by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bar Association on appointments to various tribunals. In this context discuss the current challenges facing by tribunals in India. What are the Suggestions made by CAT Bar Association related to appointment of its members.(GS-2) The Supreme Court accepted the suggestions… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 13, 2018

Archives  Q.1) What do you mean by Gender Responsive Budgeting? What are the schemes and initiatives taken to encourage and empower women in the recent the Union Budget 2018? (GS-3) Introduction: Gender-responsive budgeting seeks to ensure that the collection and allocation of public resources is carried out in ways that are effective and contribute to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 12, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee decided to maintain status quo on the policy repo rate as it saw inflationary pressure building up in the economy. In this context discuss the factors which are responsible for an uptick in the rates of inflation.(GS-3) The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 9, 2018

Archives  Q.1) The Indo-U.S. civil nuclear agreement is seen as a watershed in India-USA relations and introduced a new aspect to international nonproliferation efforts. Has India been able to accrue any benefit out of this deal? (GS–2) Introduction: Signed in 2005, The 123 Agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 8, 2018