Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 19

Posted on October 19th, 2017 Last modified on October 13th, 2017 Comments

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

Time: 30 Minutes

Kindly review each others answers.

Q.1) In March 2017, the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly fired at a group of Indian fishermen who had allegedly crossed over into Sri Lankan waters on the lookout for a fresh catch. Discuss the key fisheries disputes between India and Sri-lanka? What are the possible steps that can be taken by the government of India to resolve the issue? (GS-2)

Q.2) India’s Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra three – day meeting with Michael Fallon, Ministry of Defence U.K, focussed on concrete measures to take forward their Defence partnership by next year. Briefly discuss the the Defence cooperation talks between India and U.S and Make in India push. (GS-2)

Q.3) Why is Weather forecasting important? Discuss India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian satellites involved in weather forecasting. (GS-1)

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