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Archives 1. Financial sector is backbone of the Indian economy. Discuss the factors affecting financial system of India. Suggest solutions to improve the financial sector in India.(GS 3) The Hindu | Link Factors affecting financial system in India :- The inability of banks to quickly enforce security and access to collateral, and the capital constraints in recognizing large… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31

Archives 1. The Gorkhaland movement is a long standing quest for a separate State of Gorkhaland. Discuss the roots and causes of the present Gorkhaland movement in India. Is under-development a core issue for the demand of a separate Gorkhaland? Examine.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: In 1907, the Hillmen’s association had raised the issue of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 28

Archives 1. In the last few decades, India has seen an increasing number of people migrating from rural areas to urban cities in search of work and for better living conditions. In this context, suggest steps to be taken by the government to address the growing slum issue.(GS 1) | | TOI Introduction:- Marginalisation and… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 27

Archives 1. The government will levy 5 per cent GST on solar panels as against earlier classification of 18 per cent. In view of this, examine the likely impact of GST on the Indian Solar Industry.(GS 3) The Hindu Introduction: With India committing to Paris climate agreement and renewable energy given more importance analyzing the… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 26

Archives 1. The Maharashtra Prohibition of People from Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2016 that received Presidential assent last week disallows social boycott in the name of caste, community, religion, rituals or customs. Discuss the need for such a law. How does the Act seek to prevent social boycott?(GS 2) The Hindu |… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 25

Archives 1. Discuss the key provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Do you think that anything has changed since the enactment of POCSO Act in 2012? Give arguments in favor of your answer.(GS 2) PIB | Indian Express | PTI Introduction:- A 2013 survey conducted by UNICEF states that almost… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 24

Archives 1. Comment on the challenges countering Bilateral Investment Trade (BIT) between India and Israel. Do you think that an India-Israel BIT is possible in near future?(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- Bilateral merchandise trade between the two countries increased from $200 million in 1992 to around $4 billion in 2016, an increase of 2,000% in… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 21

Archives 1. Discuss the impact of GST in infrastructure sector. Suggest measures to be taken by the government to boost growth in infrastructure sector in India.(GS 3) Live Mint | Financial Express Introduction: Infrastructure is the backbone of Indian economy with total infrastructure spending is expected to be about 10% of GDP in the twelfth… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 20

Archives Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. (GS 4) Democracy by simple definition is ‘Government by the people- a form of government in which supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system’. A… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 19