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Archives Q.1) What are the causes behind disputes over land acquisitions in India. Would Land acquisition (second amendment) bill prove to be effective in dealing with these disputes? provide valid arguments in favour of your views(GS-2) Answer: Land Acquisition has been a contentious issue in Indian development scene. Reasons for disputes over land acquisition: Most… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 8, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the controversial issues around article 35A of the Indian constitution. Should Supreme Court repeal this provision? Provide valid arguments in support of your opinion. Answer: 35A : Article 35 A empowers the Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature to define, “permanent residents” and to protect their rights in terms of employment, property and scholarship… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 7, 2018

Archives Q.1 What are cryptocurrencies? Do you think that cryptocurrencies should be banned? (GS-3) Introduction Recently the government is considering the introduction of a regulatory regime for virtual or crypto currencies, such as Bitcoin, that would enable the levy of the Goods and Services Tax on their sale. In the light of this the discussion… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 6, 2018

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Archives Q.1) Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to undo ‘dilution’ of the law by the Supreme Court. In the light of the statement discuss the changes made by Supreme Court to SC/ST act along with the reasons given by it and the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) Health care in India is obviously not egalitarian and becoming increasingly dependent on the private sector to deliver health care. Discuss and suggest measures for equitable medical care. Answer: Of the total health spending in India, the government contributes just 29%. In the UK, the government’s share is 83%. The health care services… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) Provide an account of the evolution of Draft National Register of Citizens and discuss the controversies and challenges surrounding it? Answer:  National Register of Citizens: The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the list of Indian citizens of Assam. The stated aim of the updating exercise is to identify “illegal immigrants” in the state.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 1, 2018

Archives Q.1) Recently, the Uttarakhand High Court declared that the “entire animal kingdom including avian and aquatic” as a living entity, in this regard discuss the implications of this decision. Answer: Uttarakhand High Court declared that the “entire animal kingdom including avian and aquatic” have a distinct persona and corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31, 2018

Archives Q.1) How far do you think that Personal Data Protection bill, 2018 will prove to be effective in protecting the personal data of individual? (GS-3) Answer: the high level expert group led by B.N Sri Krishna has recently submitted the draft Personal Data PRotection Bill. The panel has identified 50 laws and regulations which… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 30, 2018

Archives Q.1) For India to shine, the transformation of its cities is necessary. Discuss the factors responsible for ailing conditions of urban areas in India. What measures in your opinion can solve this menace? (GS-1) Answer: It is believed that by 2030, 50% of India’s population would reside in urban areas. This would affect the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27, 2018