Category: Mains Marathon Questions

1. ‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The Hindu 2. ‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. The… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020

1. What are various reasons for increasing land degradation and desertification across India? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures. DownToEarth 2. What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether? Indian Express 3. Give an account… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 27, 2020

1. Assess the need and significance of strengthening intra-BRICS trade for Indian economy. What should be done to boost Indian trade with other BRICS countries? The Hindu 2. Discuss whether the introduction of Bt cotton has benefitted Indian farmers or not. Do you think genetically modified crops can help farmers’ cause? The Hindu 3. The… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 25, 2020

1. Bringing public health under concurrent list and declaring health as a fundamental right can improve India’s healthcare system. Discuss. The Hindu 2. Elaborate the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in India’s struggle for independence. The Hindu 3. What is vertical farming? How does it work? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. The Hindu 4. Give… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 24, 2020

 1. Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make Indian election process more fair. The Hindu 2. What do you understand by the term ‘participatory democracy’? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup? The Hindu 3. Discuss various provisions… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 23, 2020

 1. In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. The Hindu 2. Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. The Hindu 3. The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020

1. What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. The Hindu 2. Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. The Hindu 3. Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020

1. Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Indian Express 2. What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 18, 2020

1. Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. The Hindu 2. What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications. The Hindu 3. What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17, 2020

1. What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in draft National Education Policy. The Hindu 2. What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy? The Hindu 3. In the coming decade, India’s cities need to focus on governance… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 16, 2020