1. Most of the heat wave deaths are preventable because its onset and duration are easily predictable and the relief-measures are simple. What are the steps taken by NDMA to counter heat waves?(GS 1) NDMA-1 | NDMA-2 Introduction:- A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 24
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Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 23
1. Safely managed wastewater is an affordable and sustainable source of water, energy, nutrients and other recoverable materials. Discuss. (GS 1) The Hindu | WHO Introduction:- In recent decades, population growth, accelerated urbanisation and economic development have resulted in an increase in the quantity of wastewater and the overall pollution load being generated. With this year’s world water day… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 23
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 22
1. Examine the problems in the implementation of GST regime. Also, discuss the reasons why CAG can’t audit GSTN.(GS 3) The Hindu | TOI Problems in the implementation of GST:- GST is quite different from the existing indirect taxation system in the country. For effective implementation of GST, tax administration staff – both at central and state levels – would… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 22
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 19
1. Developments in the solar space will help India meet its energy demand in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Discuss.(GS 3) Live Mint Yes:- Tariffs in the solar space have declined significantly over the years and it will make India’s energy consumption mix more environment friendly. India’s plan to ramp up solar power generation to… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 19
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 18
1. Despite the high level of NPAS, there has been no banking crisis. In your opinion, what is the reason for the same?(GS 3) Financial Express | Live Mint Why was there no banking crisis:- The latest move of empowering RBI to directly intervene in the resolution process is expected to speed up the exercise. Apart from… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 18
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 17
1. What are the long term benefits from China’s OBOR? Discuss the criticism of India’s policy towards OBOR. (GS 2) TOI | Indian Express OBOR:- Belt and Road is China’s most ambitious initiative in history. Popularly known as One Belt One Road (OBOR), this infrastructure project of gigantic proportions attempts to bring under its sway more than 60… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 17
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 16
1. What are malware? Discuss the problems crated by ‘WannaCry’ ransomware in the digital payments ecosystem and the ways to tackle the same.(GS 3) The HIndu Malware:- Malware is an abbreviated term meaning “malicious software.” This is software that is specifically designed to gain access or damage a computer without the knowledge of the owner. There are various… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 16
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 15
1. What is Augmented reality? Discuss its applications in the real world.(GS 3) The Hindu Augmented reality:- Augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time. Unlike virtual reality, which creates a totally artificial environment, augmented reality uses the existing environment and overlays new information on top of it. Augmented reality applicationsare… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 15
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 10
1. Man is by nature a political animal. Critically comment.(GS 4) Link-1 | Link-2 Yes:- Aristotle believed man was a “political animal” because he is a social creature with the power of speech and moral reasoning. Hence it is evident that the state is a creation of nature, and that manis by nature a political animal. Human beings are… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 10
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1st
1. How far would the Real Estate (regulation & Development) Act, be helpful in bringing reforms to the real estate sector of India. Also suggest some measures to improve it. The Hindu Introduction:- The aim of the act is to primarily protect the interests of consumers and bring in efficiency and transparency in the sale/purchase… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 1st
