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Archives Q.1 India has recently achieved 100% of village electrification. Critically examine. Also mention the benefits of 100% rural electrification. Centre government has announced that the country has achieved 100% of village electrification. An electrified village is defined as one that has the following: Provision of basic infrastructure such as distribution transformers and lines in… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 15, 2018

Archives Q1) The mandatory use of digital identities requires clearly establishing a legitimate state interest and enacting a proportional and just law. Elaborate (GS – 3) Introduction: Databases linked by unique identities can possibly create an infrastructure for totalitarian observation of citizens’ activities across different domains The mere existence of such infrastructure, if unrestricted, can… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 8, 2018

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Archives Q.1) What is a dust storm?What are the reasons behind the formation of the dust storm in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Suggest measures to reduce the impact of dust storms in the future.(GS-3) Dust storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. Fine… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 7, 2018

Archives Q. 1)What are the lessons for India and Pakistan from the Korean summit? How can it be implemented to reduce the differences between the countries? A historic summit held between the two Koreas in the truce village of Panmunjom sparked a debate on whether the same strategy could be used to improve bilateral ties… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 4, 2018

Archives Q.1)Over the past few years, the government has taken various steps to make India a global food processing hub but the initiatives have not produced the desired results. Analyse the reasons behind the same and suggest measures to make India realize its potential in the Food Processing Industry.(GS-3) Introduction: India is one of the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) India, with a growing civil aviation market, has the potential to manufacture commercial aeroplanes, but funding issues and lack of leadership has been a hindrance to realizing this potential.Elaborate.  (GS – 3) Introduction: India is poised to become the world’s third-biggest aviation market in seven years with more than 20% growth, after China… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 2, 2018

Archives Q.1) What is Commonwealth? In your opinion, how do you think India can make the most of Commonwealth? (GS – 2) Answer:                                                                 … Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1, 2018

Archives Q.1)The move by the Trump administration to end the work permits of spouses of H1B visas would have a major impact on India’s economy, demography and society. Comment. Trump won the 2016 US Presidential elections mainly due to his promise to provide jobs for Americans and to make America great again. Pursuant to this,… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 30, 2018