Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives  Q.1) Examine why sanitation programmes in India fails to achieve their purpose and discuss the substantial measures for the same. (GS-1) Introduction: Sanitation is intrinsically linked to health. It is thus important to formulate and implement concrete plans in Wastewater and Faecal Sludge Management. Reasons for failure of sanitation campaigns in India: The implementation… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7

Archives Q.1) Supreme Court has recently requested all States and Union Territories to move forward towards a nationwide ban on the use of pet coke and furnace oil. In the light of this statement, discuss the environment and health related hazards of pet coke and furnace oil and how is it a failure of India’s… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 6

Archives  Q.1) Despite several attempts of eradication of manual scavenging by government, practice prevails. Discuss the various government measures to eradicate the manual scavenging in India and what are the reasons behind prevalence of manual scavenging despite several measures?(GS-1) There are possibly over 12 lakh manual scavengers across India despite launching several acts and initiatives.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 5

Archives  Q.1)  Discuss the issues involved in interfaith marriages? What are the constitutional rights involved in these marriages? (GS-2) Context: Recently, the Supreme Court  has freed  Hadiya, girl from Kerala who converted to Islam, from her parent’s custody, the Supreme Court has protected her freedom to choose her religion and her freedom of movement.This was… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4

Archives Q.1) Aeroplanes may be ejecting significant amounts of Black Carbon (BC), a pollutant that may be depleting the ozone layer. Discuss how aircrafts affects climate and ozone layer and the consequences of these effects. (GS-1) Introduction The Ozone layer is a deep layer in earth’s atmosphere that contain ozone which is a naturally occurring… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 1

Archives  Q.1) The India is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. In this context, explain the relationship between the Centre and the States in India. (GS-2) The Indian nation is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. Part XI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 245 through 263) deals with centre-state… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30

Archives  Q.1) A Parliamentary Budget Office helps MPs provide effective oversight over the functioning of parliament. How does Indian Parliament act as a Budget governing body? Explain Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) and its role. Also, discuss the challenges ahead. (GS-2) Introduction A Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is an independent and impartial body linked directly to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 29

Archives  Q.1) The recently proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act, 2011 contradict the very purpose of the Act. Critically explain. (GS 1) Introduction: Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 is an Act in the Parliament of India which provides a mechanism to investigate alleged corruption and misuse of power by public servants and also protect… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 28

Archives  Q.1) Do you think there is a need to broaden and stricken our laws against stalking in India?  Substantiate.  (GS-1) Introduction: Stalking is not a mere annoyance. On the contrary, it is a crime that requires strict legal punishment. What is Stalking? Stalkingis unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group towards another… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 27