Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 31 October

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Post date October 31, 2016
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Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words

Time: 45 Minutes

1. What are the parameters used in measuring the National Air Quality Index? Discuss the ways India can tackle air pollution.

Link | Business Standard

2. Discuss the impact of El Nino on agriculture in India. Does El Nino affect the Indian monsoon?

Business Standard | skymet

3. Critically analyze the “Doing Business 2017” report from India’s perspective. Is the ranking system flawed?

Live Mint | Indian Express | Link

4. Discuss the strategic interests of India in Maldives. In this regard, critically analyse the bilateral relationship between India and Maldives.

India Today | The Hindu

5. Cite the reasons for India to implement the commitments under Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). In the light of this, discuss the contradictions in interests of developed and developing world in the WTO negotiations.

Live Mint | ET | The Hindu Business Line

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