Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 17, 2018

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words

Time: 30 Minutes

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Q.1) Recently cyclone Titli struck in same month as Phailin and Hudhud, but still the forecasting department failed to notice its arrival. In light of this, discuss the reasons for poor forecasting of cyclones. Also mention how cyclone  Titli, Hudhud or Phailin,was different from the 1999 Super Cyclone, in terms of casualties.

Q.2) According to the latest Agriculture Census (2015-16), the percentage share of female operational holders is just 13.87% . In light of this, discuss the challenges that women labourers face in farming. Also mention the steps that can be taken to strengthen and sustain women’s interest in farming.

Q.3) What do you mean by Commercial paper (CP)? Examine the reason behind the IL&FS default?

Q.4) Question: Discuss, how far the government agencies, judiciary and the various other non-governmental institutions have been able to curb criminalization of politics.