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“The increasinginfluence of social media in global politics and national elections demand strong measures.”Comment https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/google-bars-elections-ads-from-using-political-leanings-voter-data/article30034474.ece   “Environmental migration is real and will increase multifold in the near future.” In light of this discuss the impact of increasing environmental migration in India. How India should prepare itself to face it? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/hungry-tides-in-the-sundarbans/article30054094.ece?homepage=true   Discuss the issue related… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 25th, 2019

“Inclusiveness and equity are very important characteristics of a good public institution.”In light of this discuss the need and significance of subsidies in higher education. What are related concerns? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/should-we-do-away-with-subsidies-for-higher-education/article30041719.ece   “Labour reforms are much needed for Indian progress towards a $5 trillion economy.” In light of this discuss the changes made in The Industrial… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 23rd, 2019

“Free Trade Agreements with other countriesdo not guarantee economic growth or boost exports to other countries.” Critically examine. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-myths-around-free-trade-agreements/article30030647.ece   “The Chief of Defence Staff should not become another interposed level between the Government and the service chiefs.” Comment. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/chief-of-defence-staff-cds-exam-6129257/   Discussthe need and significance of a National Register for citizens in India?What are various… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 22nd, 2019

“There is need to move away from the present ‘staple grain fundamentalism,’ of Public Distribution System (PDS), to a more diversified food basket, with an emphasis on coarse grains.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/turning-the-policy-focus-to-child-undernutrition/article30019889.ece   “India’s female labour force participation rate ranks much low and is declining.” What are various reasons for low labour force participation of women… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 21st, 2019

“While health outcomes have greatly improved, tribal communities still lag behind.” Examine. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/odishas-strides-in-nutrition/article30010283.ece   “Maternity benefits, are veryimportant for a working women but the vast majority of Indian women, are left on their own and are unable to enjoy present maternity benefits.”Discuss. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-mother-of-non-issues-on-maternity-entitlements/article30009380.ece   Discuss the role of BRICS as a bridge between developed and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 20th, 2019

“A data protection law is needed more than ever in the recent times.” Do you agree? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-are-the-surveillance-laws-in-india/article29993602.ece   “Ministers at both the Central and State levels should follow a model code of conductwhich in turn would ensure democratic accountability.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/supreme-court-discusses-voluntary-code-of-conduct-for-cabinet-ministers/article30000437.ece   Discuss the need and significance of Code of wages, 2019. How will it… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 19th, 2019

“Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/only-mumbai-meets-drinking-water-quality-standards/article29992150.ece?homepage=true   “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/treating-education-as-a-public-good/article29986292.ece   Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 18th, 2019

“To put India-Pakistan relationson a positive trajectory more confidence-building measures and steps like Kartarpur corridor are needed.” Critically evaluate the statement. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/will-the-kartarpur-corridor-survive-india-pakistan-hostilities/article29974898.ece   “India is home to 77 million diabetics, second highest in the world.” In light of this discuss various causes and preventive measures required against diabetes. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/india-has-second-largest-number-of-people-with-diabetes/article29975027.ece   Assess the need and significance… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 16th, 2019