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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 10, 2018

Archives Q.1) The cycle of Hunger cannot be broken without channelizing the wasted food to help the needy.- Comment. Answer: India has a “serious” hunger problem and ranks 100th out of 119 countries on the global hunger index. It is estimated by the UN that nearly 40% of the food produced in India is wasted or… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 10, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2018

Archives Q.1) Medieval period from A.D 800 to 1200 witnessed a new pattern of living. In this context elaborate social and economical changes which took place in the society. Answer: Social changes during the period: Proliferation of castes – Increasing pride of birth, characteristic of feudal society, and the accompanying self-sufficient village economy, which prevented both… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 7, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2018

Archives Q.1) What are major outcomes of BIMSTEC summit recently held in Kathmandu, Nepal? How will it help in strengthening regional cooperation among the group? Discuss. Answer: Outcomes of BIMSTEC summit: Recognized that eradication of poverty is the greatest regional challenge in realization of development objectives and expressed commitment to work together for the implementation of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 6, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2018

Archives Q.1) The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 recently passed by the Parliament  will ensure better corporate governance. Discuss (GS 3) Ans) The term ‘Corporate governance’ is the mechanisms, processes and relations by which corporations are controlled and directed. It includes rules and procedures for making decisions in corporate affairs. Corporate governance  includes the processes through which… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 5, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 4, 2018

Archives Q.1) Despite several attempts of eradication of manual scavenging by government, practice prevails. Discuss the various government measures to eradicate the manual scavenging in India and what are the reasons behind prevalence of manual scavenging despite several measures? (GS-1) Ans.) There are possibly over 12 lakh manual scavengers across India despite launching several acts… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 4, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 3, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the need and steps taken by government for holistic developments of Indian islands. Answer: The 1382 offshore-identified islands of India hold immense unexploited potential for fostering growth and achieving cohesive socio-economic development of the region in particular and also, the nation as a whole. Need for development of islands: Security – there is… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 3, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 31, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the Challenges being faced by BIMSTEC in providing an effective mechanism for cooperation to its members. What measures should be taken to deal with them? Answer: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising seven member States in the littoral and adjacent areas of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 31, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 30, 2018

Archives Q. 1) Highlight the issue faced by children at shelter homes for homeless children or those in conflict with law. Discuss the provisions of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 that governs these shelters and suggest some measures to deal with the issues faced by children. (GS-2) Answer:  Juvenile Justice (Care and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 30, 2018

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 29, 2018

Archives Q. 1) Blasphemy law is not required in a secular state like India. Critically examine, with special emphasis on SC judgements in this regard. (GS-2) Ans 1. Blasphemy refers to a matter pertaining to lack of respect toward God, religion, a religious icon, or something else considered sacred. Section 295A of IPC is a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 29, 2018

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