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1. Why is a hybridised mustard variety required? Why is there an objection for its introduction? Discuss the deficiencies in the evaluation process of GM mustard.(GS 3) Daily Editorial Why is hybridised mustard variety required:- The GM hybridised mustard, as it is claimed, gives up to 30% more yield than the best varieties such as ‘Varuna’ currently… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 26

1. Do you support taxing of agricultural income? Give concrete arguments in support of your opinion.(GS 3) Business Line | The Hindu Yes agricultural income needs to be taxed or yes,it is valid:- Laws: Section 2 (1A) of the Income Tax Act defines agricultural income as rent/revenue from land, income derived from this land through agriculture and income… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 25

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

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

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

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

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