Category: Mains Marathon Questions

Q.1) “China-India relations transcend the bilateral dimension and assume global and strategic significance.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Strategy for water resource management require new approach and not the continuation of failed policies of the past.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) What is Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically examine whether Zero Budget Natural Farming should be included… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 10th, 2019

Q.1) “Indian sedition law has become a privilege for politicians and curse to free speech and right to dissent.”Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “In the era of intolerance and polarisation, forgiveness and compassion are much needed values.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Critically examine the salient features and objectives of Citizenship amendment bill, 2019. Does the Citizenship… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 9th, 2019

Q.1) “Cooperative banks over the years have extended the credit to rural India helping in rural development.” In light of this discuss the impact of recent Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank crisis on overall rural development and lending. Answers Q.2) “For containment of corruption and holding government accountable to the governed it is important… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 5, 2019

Q.1) “Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forgo.” Discuss the significance of above statement. Do you think Indian Media is free? The Hindu Q.2) “Informal summits are seen as a platform for trust-building exercises.” In light of this statement critically examine the relevance and success of such informal summits… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 7th, 2019

Q.1) “Cooperative banks over the years have extended the credit to rural India helping in rural development.” In light of this discuss the impact of recent Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank crisis on overall rural development and lending. The Hindu Q.2) “For containment of corruption and holding government accountable to the governed it is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 5th, 2019

Q.1) “In a multi-polar world, it is very difficult for India to balance between rival nations.” In light of this discuss how India should manage its interests in a multi-polar world? The Hindu Q.2) “There is scope for India­Bangladesh ties to move to the next level, based on cooperation, coordination and consolidation.” Comment. The Hindu… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 4th, 2019

Q.1) “Any long-term solution to the problem of unemployment to which the slowing growth of the economy is related must start with agricultural production.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “India’s demographic dividend can turn into demographic disaster.” In light of this discuss why it is important for India to focus on demographic dividend? The Hindu Q.3)… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 3rd, 2019

Q.1) “While the world is more connected today and more people have much more information readily available at their fingertips, societies are not necessarily better informed and equipped to make the tough choices needed to address the many challenges.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2)  “After 70 years of independence, India still has not been able to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019

Q.1) “The democratic state is obliged to provide citizens with the basic preconditions for the exercise of freedom of health, education, sustainable living wage, food and a decent standard of life.” In light of above statement, discuss the success of India as a democratic state. The Hindu Q.2) “For development of the nation, it is… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 28th, 2019