Category: Mains Marathon Answers

Archives  Q.1)  Discuss the issues involved in interfaith marriages? What are the constitutional rights involved in these marriages? (GS-2) Context: Recently, the Supreme Court  has freed  Hadiya, girl from Kerala who converted to Islam, from her parent’s custody, the Supreme Court has protected her freedom to choose her religion and her freedom of movement.This was… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 4

Archives Q.1) Aeroplanes may be ejecting significant amounts of Black Carbon (BC), a pollutant that may be depleting the ozone layer. Discuss how aircrafts affects climate and ozone layer and the consequences of these effects. (GS-1) Introduction The Ozone layer is a deep layer in earth’s atmosphere that contain ozone which is a naturally occurring… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 1

Archives  Q.1) The India is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. In this context, explain the relationship between the Centre and the States in India. (GS-2) The Indian nation is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. Part XI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 245 through 263) deals with centre-state… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30

Archives  Q.1) A Parliamentary Budget Office helps MPs provide effective oversight over the functioning of parliament. How does Indian Parliament act as a Budget governing body? Explain Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) and its role. Also, discuss the challenges ahead. (GS-2) Introduction A Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is an independent and impartial body linked directly to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 29

Archives  Q.1) The recently proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act, 2011 contradict the very purpose of the Act. Critically explain. (GS 1) Introduction: Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 is an Act in the Parliament of India which provides a mechanism to investigate alleged corruption and misuse of power by public servants and also protect… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 28

Archives  Q.1) Do you think there is a need to broaden and stricken our laws against stalking in India?  Substantiate.  (GS-1) Introduction: Stalking is not a mere annoyance. On the contrary, it is a crime that requires strict legal punishment. What is Stalking? Stalkingis unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group towards another… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 27

Archives  Q.1 The plight of Sri Lankan refugees appears to have gone out of the public consciousness. Discuss the living conditions of Sri Lankan refugees in this context. Elaborate on the efforts put by Sri Lankan government and the results acquired through it. Introduction Nearly three decades after taking shelter in India, a majority of Sri… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 24

Archives  Q.1 India and developing countries scored an important victory at the climate change conference as key demands on ‘pre-2020 actions’ was agreed. In context to this statement Discuss the significance of UN convention on climate change conference? Further discuss the various initiatives by India to achieve its commitments for climate change? (GS-3) Introduction India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23

Archives  Q.1 Discuss the objective behind the formation of Quad group with special reference to China. What are benefits India is looking to accrue from Quad?(GS-2) Introduction The ‘Quad’ has formed nearly a decade after the failed first attempt to bring the four countries together – India, Japan, Australia and the United States (U.S). Major… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 22