Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 22 September

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1. What is ailing India’s urban governance? Suggest measures to improve urban governance in India.

2. How will Startup India initiative be helpful in bringing out financial inclusion in India? Highlight the challenges faced by startups in India.

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3. Medicines remain overpriced and unaffordable in India. In a country mired in poverty, medical debt remains the second biggest factor for keeping millions in poverty’. In this context discuss what steps has the government taken to make medicines affordable. How far has it been successful?

4. Agriculture subsidies, especially on inputs other than fertilisers, have largely escaped attention in the DBT debate. Critically analyze the needs of bringing agricultural subsidy under direct benefits transfer scheme.

5. Union Cabinet has approved a proposal for improving telecom connectivity in Andaman & Nicobar Islands with Chennai via an undersea optical fibre cable. What are the benefits of using undersea cables over satellite medium ? How will Andaman & Nicobar Islands benefit from this connectivity?

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