Mains Marathon : Current Affairs Questions – August 23

Read the following questions and answer them in your own words in not more than 200 words:

Time: 45 Minutes

1.Skill India without Make in India is an empty agenda. Critically analyse. Also highlight steps taken by the government to promote manufacturing in India. Why has it not been successful?

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2.Discuss the rational behind the recent Amendment to the RBI Act ?  Do you think establishment of a Monetary Policy Committee will help balance growth and inflation ?

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3. What challenges and opportunities does the African Continent offer to India? Discuss in the light of recent India – Africa initiatives.

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4. Discuss the recommendations of the Lodha Committee on BCCI. How far will its recommendations help bring ethics into sports ? 

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5. Namani Gange offers substantial improvement over the existing Ganga Action Plan. Critically analyse.

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