Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives Q.1) Even after a decade negotiations on BTIA, India and EU have failed to reach a common ground.In this context what are the points of contentions between India and EU? What are the reasons for which India does not want to give in to EU’s demands? Suggest a way forward. (GS – 2) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 20, 2018

Archives Q.1) “Considering climate change, in the coming times, internal migration might be a forced decision to move rather than a choice.” Elaborate the statement and suggest some suitable measures to be adopted to strategically plan internal migration due to climate change. (GS – 3)    Introduction: In “Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration”, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2018

Archives Q.1) Highlight the provisions of the new Draft National Forest policy, 2018. Does the new policy solve the lacunae of the former ones? Examine critically. Introduction: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a draft National Forest Policy, 2018. Once finalized, the policy will guide the forest management of the country for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2018

Archives Q.1) Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli recently stated that he will not sign any treaty against Nepal’s interest.  Does this indicate tensed India-Nepal relations? Examine (GS – 2) Introduction: Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s trip to India comes amid a hitch in bilateral ties of India and Nepal. P. Sharma Oli had to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2018

Archives Q.1) Inter-spousal child removal is one of the most unfortunate outcomes of breaking up of cross-border marriages. What is inter Spousal child removal? How can Protection of Children(Inter-Country Removal and Retention) Bill, 2016 safeguard the rights of affected children? (GS – 1) Introduction: Inter-spousal child removal can be termed as most unfortunate as the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 16, 2018

Archives Q.1) According to the recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, Forest and Tree Cover of the country has increased by 1% as compared to assessment of 2015. Does this growth in forest cover calls for a sigh of relief or we should be more cautioned than before? (GS – 2) Introduction: 12th… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 13, 2018

Archives Q.1) Instead of a slew of schemes, it is the quality of the schemes which makes a difference. In this context Integrated Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan-2 project serves as a good example. Elaborate the statement. (GS – 2) Introduction: The Union Cabinet has approved a slew of reforms for school education in the country, in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 12, 2018

Archives Q.1) It has been three decades since the Government of India had enunciated a National Forest Policy. Forest being a dynamic resource, what are the immediate alterations to be made in the policy for the betterment of the ecosystem? (GS – 2 ) Introduction: The new draft Forest Policy re-emphasises production forestry, raising many… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 11, 2018

Archives Q1) Beside focusing on Research and Development (R&D) spending, what do you think are the other courses of action to be taken in order to forge a culture of innovation in India? (GS – 3) Introduction: India’s innovation policy has to shift beyond a mere focus on R&D spending to transforming the ecosystem. Courses… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the light of recent Sharada Prasad Committee’s report, discuss the paradigm shift that needs to be taken for a successful Skill India Mission. (GS – 3) Introduction: In 2016, a review committee, Sharada Prasad Committee, for Rationalization and Optimization of the Functioning of the Sector Skill Councils (SSC) was constituted. In 2017,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 9, 2018