Category: Mains Marathon Questions

1. What is ‘digital divide’? What are its implications? Also suggest measures to bridge the digital divide in India. The Hindu 2. “Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India.” Discuss the threat posed by invasive alien species on native… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 19, 2019

1. What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. The Hindu 2. “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 18, 2019

1. What measures have been taken by the government to create a conducive environment for the disabled community? Discuss various reasons for limited impact of such initiatives. The Hindu 2. What are the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan. Discuss various issues related to the scheme. The Hindu 3. “Urban infrastructure is… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 17, 2019

1. “The newly passed amendment to the Citizenship Act redefines the way migrants can become Indian citizens.” In light of this discuss various concerns related to it. Why such an amendment is needed? Indian Express 2. Discuss various reasons behind Brexit. How Brexit would impact India? The Hindu 3. Critically analyse the progress made in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 16, 2019

1. “Rising sexual abuse crime against children is a shame for whole nation and threat to future of the country.” In light of this discuss the need and significance of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. The Hindu 2. Discuss various initiatives taken so far by the Government towards gender equality in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 13, 2019

1. “The problem with global environmental policies is that the climate treaties consider and focus on symptoms, rather than the cause.” Elaborate. The Hindu 2. Differentiate between retributive justice and restorative justice. Discuss why restorative justice is as important as retributive justice? The Hindu 3. “The UN development report indicate that prejudices and social beliefs… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 11, 2019

1. “The efficiency of the Indian railways has dropped to its lowest in last decade, according to recent CAG report.” In light of this discuss whether privatisation of railways would help increasing the efficiency of Indian railways? The Hindu 2. Almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 not much progress has been… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 10, 2019

1. “Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. The Hindu 2. What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Down to Earth 3. What is ‘virtual autopsy’? Discuss various advantages and disadvantages of virtual autopsy. Indian Express 4. ‘Despite implementation of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 9, 2019

1. What are the salient features of the draft Seed Bill, 2019? Discuss various concerns related to the bill. The Hindu 2. What are the functions of National Human Rights Commission? Examine whether National Human Rights Commission has been able to fulfill its mandate. Indian Express 3. Discuss the contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 7, 2019