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Archives  Q.1) Cross border marriages is very common phenomenon in recent times. Discuss the impact on Children from break down of cross border marriages. Why a domestic law in this regard is necessary? (GS-1) More than three crores of Indians live in the foreign countries, having cross border matrimonial relationships. Impact on Children from break… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 8, 2018

Archives  Q.1) In the recent times, Bitcoins have become a topic of debate which sets hopes as well as some dangers.  Discuss.(GS-3) Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not backed by any country’s central bank or government. Bitcoins can be traded for goods or services with vendors who accept Bitcoins as payment.  Bitcoin is… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 5, 2018

Archives  Q.1) What do you understand by term ‘net neutrality’? What are the significance of TRAI’s recommendations in this regard? (GS-3) Meaning of net neutrality: The term “net neutrality” was coined to represent the idea that a maximally useful public information network aspires to treat all content, sites and platforms equally. This term has acquired… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2018

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Archives  Q.1) “Just like Portugal, ban on alcohol is to be treated as a public health issue and not as a criminal issue and ban it. The latter may give birth to other socio-economic hurdles for the country” Explain. GS – 1 Introduction: Ban on alcohol doesn’t really seem to uproot the behavioral pattern of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 3, 2018

Archives  Q.1) Highlight the important areas on which India should concentrate for a successful “Make in India 2.0”. (GS-3) Introduction: The Government of India is soon to announce the foreign trade policy review. A shift in India’s manufacturing and export strategy has been signalled. Important areas to be concentrated for a successful “Make in India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 2, 2018

Q.1) India recently became a party to a group called ‘Quadrilateral grouping’. Are there any possible negative effects that India could face in future after becoming a member?(GS-2) India has recently become a party to a group called “Quad or Quadrilateral”, composing Australia, India, Japan and U.S.A. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) is the strategic dialogue… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 1, 2018

Archives  Q.1) How do you justify the view that proxy voters are a major threat to democracy?(GS-2) Introduction: According to the provisions of ‘Representation of the People Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017 overseas Indians, who are entitled to vote in India, can appoint a proxy voter to cast their votes on their behalf. Also, the oversea… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 29

Archives  Q.1) India’s judges are often alleged to be corrupt. Discuss the reasons for corruption in judiciary. What are the legal frameworks to curb this menace? (GS-2) Recently, an FIR was filed against a retired judge of the Orissa High Court for allegedly attempting to influence proceedings in the Supreme Court through extraneous means. This… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 28

Archives  Q.1) Justify the view that amending the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 in the light of Right to information Act is inappropriate and would prevent genuine whistle-blowing in several scenarios. (GS-2) Introduction: Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 is an Act in the Parliament of India. It provides a mechanism to investigate alleged corruption and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 27