Category: Mains Marathon

Do you think that the introduction of judicial performance index can spur competitive reforms of the judiciary in the States? Discuss.(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction:- The NITI Aayog has proposed the introduction of a judicial performance index to reduce delays and the outsourcing of non-core functions of the police to private agencies or other government departments, in…

“A One Nation One Market Model for Farmers, on the lines of GST is the panacea for agricultural marketing in India” Discuss. Live Mint Introduction:- The Indian government is working on creating a common agricultural market that will improve the lot of farmers and the efficiencies of India’s notoriously inefficient farm-produce markets. The government put…

NITI Aayog’s Three Year Action Agenda forms part of a larger vision document which spans a seven-year strategy and a 15-year vision. Discuss the key points of the agenda.(GS 2) Live Mint | Link Introduction: With an increasingly open and liberalized economy and given the new realities of the global economy, India needed to rethink the tools…

Enumerate the applications of ‘South Asia Satellite’ built by India. How can it help the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations?(GS 2) The Hindu Introduction: The South Asia Satellite, also known as GSAT-9, is a geostationary communication  and meteorology satellite operated by the ISRO for the SAARC region Applications and How can it help SAARC nations:- The satellite will…

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Mention four attributes that are important for civil service. Justify your answer. (GS 4) 2. Is morality important to lead a happy life? Support your answer with examples. (GS 4) 3. Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the…

Instructions:  Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism. 2. Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.  

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. In an effort to curb antibiotic resistance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has divided the drugs into three categories – access, watch and reserve. Discuss the steps taken by WHO to tackle the same. (GS…

1. Discuss the main features of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. Examine the challenges faced by India to connect a large number of unconnected places and people with airways. (GS 3) 2. Highlight the role of NHRC in investigating human rights violations across India.  (GS 2) 3. What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is…

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Outline the evolution of doctrine of judicial review in India. (GS 2) Link 2.  Examine the role of NGO’s in the developmental process of  India. What steps could be taken to make them more transparent and…

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. Do you think that Aadhar has been effective in ending corruption? Discuss critically. (GS 2) Indian Express 2. Discuss the objectives of Foreign Trade Policy(or EXIM Policy). Mention some of the highlights of the present Foreign Trade…