Category: Mains Marathon Questions

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

1. “Populism is a threat to democracy and national interests.” Illustrate with examples. The Hindu 2. What is naxalism? Discuss various reasons of naxalism and government efforts to root out naxalism from the country. The Hindu 3. “There are many structural flaws in Indian higher education system.” Examine. The Hindu 4. Infant mortality rates in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 6, 2019

1. What are salient features of Citizenship amendment Bill, 2019? Discuss its need and significance. The Hindu 2. Comment on the rising incidents of sex crimes against women in Indian society. What are various laws and safeguards available against such crimes in India? The Hindu 3. “Protection of Privacy is must in the age of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 5, 2019

1. What do you understand by ‘trade corridor’? Examine whether Kartarpur corridor should be converted into a trade corridor between India and Pakistan. The Hindu 2. What is meant by recession? Has the Indian economy already slipped into recession? What steps has the Government of India taken so far to tackle the current ongoing recession… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 4, 2019

1. What do you understand by ‘creamy layer’? Examine the feasibility of extending the concept of creamy layer to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India. The Hindu 2. What is antimicrobial resistance? Discuss the issues around antimicrobial resistance in light of the recent government ban on colistin in the poultry industry. The Hindu 3.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 3, 2019

1. “Pushing for greater autonomy for States and protecting federalism is need of the hour, if India has to emerge as a major economic super-power.” Comment. The Hindu 2. “Although altruistic organ donation is important to save precious life, illegal organ trade is a threat to any society.” Discuss. The Hindu 3. What are salient… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 2, 2019