Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives  Q.1) Health and Wellness Centre and National Health Protection Scheme, the two major initiatives in health sector under Ayushman Bharat programme, seek to build a New India 2022. In the light of the recent budget, discuss the significance of these initiatives. (GS-2) Introduction: The Ayushman Bharat programme addresses health holistically, in primary, secondary and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 6, 2018

Archives  Q.1)Democracy is in decline state all over the world as per the recently released Democracy index. In this context discuss the reasons behind India’s poor performance?(GS-2) Global democracy has declined significantly over the last year, according to the latest edition of the Democracy Index 2017.  The   report was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 5, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Describe briefly the doctrine, “res extra commercium”? How will the implementation of the this Roman doctrine affect the tobacco industry of India? (GS–2) Introduction: The government has asked the Supreme Court to classify tobacco as “res extra commercium”, which means “outside commerce” in Latin. As a result, the Indian tobacco industry could lose… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 2, 2018

Archives  Q.1)The idea of ‘one nation one election’ has been proposed for many years. In this context discuss the need for simultaneous elections. What difficulty can be arising from these elections?(GS-2) Simultaneously polls refer to holding elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative assemblies simultaneously, once in a five year. The idea of ‘one nation… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 1, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Discuss how the “International Tourism Mart” will play an important role in expanding and strengthening India’s emerging tourism markets. (GS-3) Context: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the North Eastern States is organising the “International Tourism Mart” (ITM). International Tourism Mart: Northeast India International Travel Mart (NEITM or ITM)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Education is a fundamental right for those aged between six and 14 years, but there has hardly been a coordinated effort to better the lot of teachers who teach these children. In this context discuss the reasons for poor quality of teachers training in India. Suggest some measures to improve education system in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 30, 2018

Archives  Q.1) What are the major features of Paris Agreement (21st Conference of the Parties) of the United Nations’ framework convention on climate change. (GS–3) Introduction: The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the UNFCCC dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. The Paris Accord is considered as… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2018

Archives  Q.1) In the light of ongoing India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit in New Delhi ,Discuss the relevance of India-ASEAN relations.  What are the major challenges that India- ASEAN are  facing today?  Suggest some measures to further strengthen their ties.(GS-2) About ASEAN: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 26, 2018

Archives  Q.1) The recent Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 is a step forward in the right direction towards creating a friendly environment for entrepreneurs. Discuss (GS-2) Introduction: Definition of small business is going to create changes. The new Companies bill recognizes all sizes and types of companies existing. There are less court appointments due to simplified… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 25, 2018

Archives  Q.1) What is “Office of Profit”? Discuss the rationale behind disqualification for holding an office of profit. (GS-2) What is “Office of Profit”? An office of profit is a term used in a number of national constitutions to refer to executive appointments. If an MLA or an MP holds a government office and receives… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 24, 2018