Category: Mains Marathon Questions

1. Discuss India’s concept of Indo-Pacific. Discuss the strategic significance of Indo-Pacific region for India? The Hindu 2. Analyse the role and effectiveness of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) in combating the financing of terrorism. The Hindu 3. Investment in sanitation is actually a facilitator for broader economic, health and social gains. Comment. Indian Express… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February, 2020

1. Discuss various reasons for prevalence of corruption in implementation of welfare programmes. Suggest some measures to reduce it. The Hindu 2. Discuss various features of India’s Neighbourhood First’ policy. Indian Express 3. What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed? Indian Express 4. Corporate social responsibility makes… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February, 2020

1. What are the salient features of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020? Discuss its significance. The Hindu 2. What is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)? Discuss various advantages and Constraints in the Adoption of the INM System. Indian Express 3. Government intervention, sometimes though well intended, often ends up undermining the ability of the… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21th February, 2020

1. There is potential for private care providers and start-ups to be partners in improving India’s healthcare system. Comment. The Hindu 2. What is secularism? Discuss various features of Indian concept of secularism. The Hindu 3. What are issues related to urban local bodies in India? Suggest measures to strengthen urban local bodies in India.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 20th February, 2020

1. Discuss various threats and challenges to cyber-security in India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance cyber-security in India? The Hindu 2. Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by United States Trade Representative (USTR). The Hindu 3. Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February, 2020

1. Examine the progress made so far by India, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality. The Hindu 2. Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy. The Hindu 3. The realisation of the objective of doubling farmers’ income necessitates addressal of some of the basic challenges of agriculture… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February, 2020

1. It is said that India has been a ‘hot zone’ for the emergence of new zoonotic (animal-derived) pathogens for over a decade. In light of this, discuss the need of strengthening healthcare infrastructure to handle any risk of epidemics in India. Indian Express 2. Explain, what reverse osmosis (RO) systems are and how do… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February, 2020

1. What is the ‘Nordic Economic Model’? Do you think Nordic Economic Model can be a way forward for a sustainable future? The Hindu 2. Discuss five key global risks as mentioned in recent, The ‘Future of Earth, 2020’ report. The Hindu 3. Involving women in the economy is not a social cause, rather it… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 15th February, 2020