Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives Q.1) Do you think that the social media has an influence on electoral outcomes in india? Substantiate with examples. Also suggest measures to reduce the negative impact of social media on elections.(GS – 2) There has been an increasing use of social media in the election process right from creating voter awareness to campaigning.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 27, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the recent past, India and China has witnessed a seesaw effect. However, there have been significant efforts from each side to reach out to each other. What are the major issues on the table which need immediate attention and how these issues are to be tackled effectively? (GS – 2) India and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 26, 2018

Archives Q.1) Introducing stringent punishments such as death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12, is not the answer to address the increasing sexual violence against women and children. It is the improvement of criminal justice system which should be taken into consideration. Analyse the statements. (GS – 1) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 25, 2018

Archives Q.1) Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a powerful instrument, is a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest or general interest. With the help of examples analyse how PIL has impacted Indian Democracy. (GS – 2) Introduction: Public Interest Litigation (PIL), means a legal action initiated in a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 24, 2018

Archives Q.1) Comment on the need for a new friendship treaty with Nepal in the light of it’s increased closeness with China. (GS – 2) Introduction: A Treaty of peace and friendship was signed between India and Nepal in the year 1950. Considering the relationship between the two countries since ancient times and the landlocked… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 23, 2018

Archives Q.1) Even after a decade negotiations on BTIA, India and EU have failed to reach a common ground.In this context what are the points of contentions between India and EU? What are the reasons for which India does not want to give in to EU’s demands? Suggest a way forward. (GS – 2) Introduction:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 20, 2018

Archives Q.1) “Considering climate change, in the coming times, internal migration might be a forced decision to move rather than a choice.” Elaborate the statement and suggest some suitable measures to be adopted to strategically plan internal migration due to climate change. (GS – 3)    Introduction: In “Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration”, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 19, 2018

Archives Q.1) Highlight the provisions of the new Draft National Forest policy, 2018. Does the new policy solve the lacunae of the former ones? Examine critically. Introduction: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a draft National Forest Policy, 2018. Once finalized, the policy will guide the forest management of the country for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 18, 2018

Archives Q.1) Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli recently stated that he will not sign any treaty against Nepal’s interest.  Does this indicate tensed India-Nepal relations? Examine (GS – 2) Introduction: Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s trip to India comes amid a hitch in bilateral ties of India and Nepal. P. Sharma Oli had to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2018

Archives Q.1) Inter-spousal child removal is one of the most unfortunate outcomes of breaking up of cross-border marriages. What is inter Spousal child removal? How can Protection of Children(Inter-Country Removal and Retention) Bill, 2016 safeguard the rights of affected children? (GS – 1) Introduction: Inter-spousal child removal can be termed as most unfortunate as the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 16, 2018