Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives Q1. RCEP ( Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) is not just beneficial for its member countries, but also for the whole of Asia. Analyze. Also, discuss India’s concerns with RCEP. Answer:  RCEP was built upon existing ASEAN+1 FTAs to strengthen economic linkages and enhance trade and investment. Beneficial for members: RCEP will provide a framework aimed… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2018

Archives Q.1) Critically assess the need of military reform in India, giving special importance to recommendations of Naresh Chandra Committee. Answer:  Need for military reform in India: Boundary disputes with Pakistan and China – China has rapidly modernized its armed forces and has emerged as a major arms developer and exporter. This poses a challenge to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 22, 2018

Archives Q.1) ‘Given the procedural and logistical challenges that holding of simultaneous elections pose, it would be far more productive for political parties to focus on basic electoral reforms and find ways to curb excessive election expenditure’. Discuss. Guidelines Provide procedural and logistical challenges Describe the need for basic electoral reforms and curbing excessive election expenditure… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 21, 2018

Archives Q.1) Invasive species have contributed to 40% of all animal extinctions since the 17th century, discuss the implications of the invasive species on the local environment and economy. What international mechanisms are available to deal with them? Answer:  An invasive species can be any kind of living organism that is not native to an ecosystem… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 17, 2018

Archives Q.1) Supreme Court is hearing a plea challenging constitutional validity of adultery law. Critically examine the reasons for which adultery law is being challenged. Answer:  Adultery  refers to extra-marital voluntary sexual intercourse. Provisions in Section 497 of Indian Penal Code mandates a maximum punishment of five years in prison for the man who had consensual… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 16, 2018

Archives Q.1) Recently ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has deregistered about 50,000 companies. Highlight the threats posed by illegal shell companies and steps taken by government to deal with them.  (GS-3) Answer:  Shell companies include multiple layers of companies that have been created for the purpose of diverting money or for money laundering. Threats posed by… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 14, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the reasons that Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act 2013 came into being about 25 years ago but manual scavenging continues to be rampant in India. Suggest some measures for the same.(GS-2) Answer:  Recognising the rights of individuals working as manual scavengers to a rightful, respectful and dignified life,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 13, 2018

Archives Q.1) DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018 can be an important tool in solving crimes, but it is important that there are safeguards to protect human rights and prevent miscarriages of justice. Discuss. Answer: The primary intended purpose for enactment of “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill” is for expanding the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the factors behind poor health of the private Industrial Training Institutes of India? In your opinion what measures should be taken to improve their quality? (GS-2) Answer: The recent parliamentary report on private ITIs has exposed a scam on the Quality Council of India’s approval for thousands of private ITIs. The number of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 9, 2018