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Archives Q.1) French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India stands out for its strategic content. What are these major strategic takeaways from President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to India? (GS – 2) Context: French President Emmanuel Macron’s ‘fairly successful’ visit to India paves way for a ‘clear roadmap’ for heightened Indo-French engagement over a range… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 16, 2018

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Archives Q.1) Statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau reveal that there has been a steady increase in sexual crimes against children. In the light of the above statement, critically analyze the POSCO act in dealing with these crimes. What are the reasons for low conviction rates of child sexual abuse in India?(GS-1) Statistics… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 15, 2018

Archives Q.1) In the context of the recent judgment on the case of Hadiya, what are the reasons for which the apex court set aside the former judgment of the Kerala High Court? What are the conditions in which courts can intervene in marriages in India? (GS–1) Introduction: The Supreme Court recognised and upheld Ms.… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 14, 2018

Archives Q.1)   Menstruation is still a taboo subject in our country and a topic that even women are uncomfortable discussing in public. In this context discuss the present issues involved in it. Suggest some measures to overcome these issues.(GS 1). Menstruation is still a taboo subject in our country and a topic that even women… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 13, 2018

Archives Q.1) ‘The high-voltage communal tension between majority Sinhala and minority Muslims in Srilanka is more about politics and less about religion.’ Discuss. (GS – 2) Introduction: Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency for ten days to rein in the spread of communal violence between majority Sinhala and minority Muslims in Kandy district… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 12, 2018

Archives Q.1) ‘At present, India’s connect with its South Asian neighbours is weaker than it has been for a very long time.’ What do you think are the reasons for India’s sinking relationship with its South Asian neighbors? Give some suggestive measures to be taken to renew and strengthen the relationship. (GS–2) Context: In the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 8, 2018

Archives Q.1) A recent report from the NITI Aayog highlighted that sex ratio at birth (SRB) nationwide had dropped .In this context discuss the factors responsible for declining sex ratio. What are the wider implications of skewed sex ratio in India?  Suggest some measures to tackle this menace.(GS 1) A recent report from the NITI… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 7, 2018

Archives Q.1) Gender inequality is one of the most criticized provisions of Article 35 A. Explain and also highlight the other controversies and significance attached with it. (GS – 2) Introduction: Article 35A of the Indian Constitution is an article that empowers the Jammu & Kashmir state’s legislature to define “permanent residents” of the state… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 6, 2018

Archives Q.1) The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Finance to introduce the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018. In this context discuss the significance of this Bill. Why there is need for such law?(GS-2) The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Finance to introduce the Fugitive Economic… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – March 5, 2018