1. Indigenising defence capabilities can help India both economically and strategically. Examine. The Hindu 2. What are the contributions of Raja Ravi Varma to Indian art? Elaborate. The Hindu 3. Discuss the role and mandate of the International Maritime Organization. Discuss its strategic importance for Indian maritime interests. The Hindu 4. Describe the salient features… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 6th February, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020
1. Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is important for Indian security. In light of this, discuss the importance of India’s policy of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR) for IOR islands. The Hindu 2. What is cooperative federalism? Discuss various roadblocks to cooperative federalism in India. How can it be further strengthened in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020
1. What is ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance. The Hindu 2. What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation. The Hindu 3. What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP)… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 4th February, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd February, 2020
1. Despite several measures to reduce vulnerability of climate-induced disasters, the farm sector and farmers continue to suffer losses. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve farmer’s conditions. The Hindu 2. Economic survey 2019 pitches for wealth creation as a means of prosperity and welfare for all. Critically comment. Indian Express 3. Brexit… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd February, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February, 2020
1. Discuss how art and literature influenced India’s freedom struggle? The Hindu 2. Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance. The Hindu 3. Mindless unsustainable sand mining has become a… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 31, 2020
1. Discuss various issues in Indo-Australian relationship. How bilateral relations among two nations can be strengthened? The Hindu 2. Discuss various reasons for decreasing quality of scientific research in Indian universities. Suggest some measures to boost scientific research in India. The Hindu 3. What do you understand by the term ‘moral conscience’? Discuss the role… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 31, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 30, 2020
1. Critically examine various provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Do you think it will enable women’s right to health? The Hindu 2. Discuss the need and significance of recent railways reforms. Examine whether private roles in railways should be increased. The Hindu 3. What is de-globalisation? Discuss its consequences and… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 30, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 29, 2020
1. Critically examine whether the MGNREGA scheme has been able to address the issue of rural distress. The Hindu 2. ‘Current climate crisis has led to an increase in the number of intense ‘hydro-meteorological’ disasters’. Comment. What policy measures can be taken to counter this? The Hindu 3. Discuss the issue of rise in suicidal… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 29, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020
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
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 27, 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
