Mains Marathon : 5 Questions on Contemporary Issues – 8th November

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words

Time: 45 Minutes

1. The agreement between India and Sri Lanka on establishing a Joint Working Group on fisheries is a small step forward in resolving the dispute between fishermen of both countries. Can it address the fishermen issue among the two nations?

The Hindu | India Today

2. What do you mean by microRNA biomarkers? What advantage does the blood-based TB diagnosis using these bio-markers provide?

The Hindu | Link

3. List some key obstacles impeding the flow of capital into manufacturing and clean technology in India.

Indian Express

4. The financial status of a family does not seem to be playing a critical role in determining access to formal banking services. Examine critically.

Live Mint

5. What are the indicators on which the Ease of Doing Business Index is calculated? In the light of this, critically discuss whether India should base its result on basis of this index.

Link | Live Mint