Categories Mains Marathon Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 16 September Post author By ForumIAS Post date September 16, 2016 1 Comment on Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 16 September 1. Increasing antibiotic resistance across all ages is a man made problem. In this context, discuss the reasons for the same and suggest measures to check it. Link 1 2. The widening rift between Pakistan and Afghanistan is an opportunity, which India must tap. Critically examine in the light of India-Afghanistan relations. Link 1 3. Expanding the Protected Area networks for protection of animals may not be of much use if the existing ones do not serve the purpose for which they were created. Discuss critically the management of protected areas in India. Link 1 4. Man-made forest fires have become common in much of the Central Himalaya. Discuss the major causes and effects of wildfires in India and also suggest some steps to tackle it. Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 5. System set up in colonial times to establish tea plantations has remained surprisingly intact throughout India’s post-Independence development. Elaborate and also highlight the challenges faced by tea industry of India. Link 1 Link 2 17 Shares Share17 +1 WhatsApp Tweet Pin Pocket ← Must read news articles – September 16 → 9 PM Daily Brief – 16th September 2016