Category: Mains Marathon Questions

 1. In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context. The Hindu 2. Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine. The Hindu 3. The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 22, 2020

1. What are various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences. The Hindu 2. Critically examine whether the ‘Make in India’ initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes. The Hindu 3. Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 21, 2020

1. Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgement in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgement. Indian Express 2. What is mob-lynching? What are various reasons for a rise in mob-lynching incidents in India. Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 18, 2020

1. Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation. The Hindu 2. What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications. The Hindu 3. What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 17, 2020

1. What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in draft National Education Policy. The Hindu 2. What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy? The Hindu 3. In the coming decade, India’s cities need to focus on governance… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 16, 2020

1. Subsidies are not a sustainable solution to underlying problems, rather it is a burden on fiscal purse. Comment. Indian Express 2. Buddhism played an important role in spreading Indian culture across the globe in ancient times. Elaborate. The Hindu 3. What is meant by middle powers in international relations? How aligning with other middle… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 15, 2020

1. What are various new age threats to Indian security? Discuss how India should prepare itself for these threats. Indian Express 2. What are the reasons for the high child mortality rate in India? Suggest some measures to control child mortality in India. The Hindu 3. Write about major teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Discuss its… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 14, 2020

1. What is carbon tax? Do you think carbon tax can help in reducing air pollution in India? Suggest some measures to reduce air pollution in India. DownToEarth 2. What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same. The Hindu 3. The spread of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020