Categories Mains Marathon Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 3rd November Post author By ForumIAS Post date November 3, 2016 2 Comments on Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 3rd November Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 45 Minutes 1. Discuss India’s engagement with the Central Asian nations. What are the strategic and economic interests of India in Central Asian countries? Link 2. Will the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) affect the strategic interests of India? Give your opinion. Live Mint 3. India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) goals include a 175GW renewable energy target, and an overall emissions-intensity reduction of 33-35% over 2005 levels. Is this a realistic target for India? Critically examine. Link 4. What are the contentious issues between India and Sri Lanka? How can India address these issues? Critically discuss. The Hindu 5. India’s frequent political interventions fuel the demands in Nepal for breaking the interdependence. Delhi must learn to resist the temptation to meddle in Nepal’s political processes. Do you agree with this? Indian Express 1 Shares Share1 +1 WhatsApp Tweet Pin Pocket ← Must Read News Articles – November 3 → Editorials Today – Paris climate change agreement and India