Category: Mains Marathon Answers

1. “The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.” Discuss.(GS 4) The reward most of the time comes in the form of greater opportunity as it wins the trust of people. This boosts moral and self-esteem.The confidence of others also get reinforced when the person has already worked hard. Leaders who… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 20

1. The soft trend in inflation is expected to continue, raising hopes of a favorable policy shift by the RBI. Give your opinion.(GS 3) Live Mint Introduction:- It was only recently that RBI took a hawkish note on inflation, changing its stance from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral’. Raising hopes of favourable policy shift because: The RBI’s… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 19

Archives 1. What do you understand by Fiscal democracy? Do you think there is a gap between India’s political and fiscal democracy? (GS 2) Link-1 | Link-2 Fiscal democracy: Fiscal democracy refers to the freedom available to the government to spend and tax.In the present economic situations very little is left to decide in the present… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 17

Archives 1. We need a multi-pronged strategy to help both resource-poor farmers and the educated better-off ones. Critically examine. (GS 3) Indian Express Yes:- To prepare farmers for adversities and make farming an interesting occupation for the communities. To make the young farmers gain self employment especially when India is facing the problem of creating… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 16

1. The current Gorkhaland agitation in Darjeeling have old roots. The issue is being deployed in aid of an ongoing turf war. Examine. Also, do you think that the demand for a separate Gorkhaland is justified?(GS 2) Live Mint How is it an old issue? In 1907, the Hillmen’s association had raised the issue of being… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 15

Archives 1. The Union Home Ministry has constituted committees to examine methods to curb the misuse of free movement along the Myanmar border. Does this indicate a shift in India’s policy towards Myanmar? (GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: Myanmar shares unfenced borders and unhindered movement of people across the border. Free movement regime is unique… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 14

1. Countering extremism, terrorism and separatism is a major objective of the SCO. Do you agree?(GS 2) Indian Express Introduction: All most all member-states of SCO are facing the problem of radicalism, cross-border terrorism over the years. Russia’s experience in Chechnya, China’s Xinjiang region and Central Asian states’ fight against terrorism, extremism is well known.… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 13

Archives 1. Mention four attributes that are important for civil service. Justify your answer. (GS 4) Introduction: Civil servants are the lynchpin between the government and public. So it is very important for the civil servants to have the following attributes :- 1.Emotional Intelligence and empathy :- In a country like India where there are diverse… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 12

1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: WHO recently made the biggest revision of the antibiotic section in the 40 year history of… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 9

1. Discuss the main features of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. Examine the challenges faced by India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways.(GS 3) Introduction:- UDAN is regional air connectivity scheme (RCS) which seeks to make flying affordable by connecting unserved and under-served airports. This scheme… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 8