Mains Marathon : Current Affairs Questions – Day 1

Note: These questions are based on Current Events From December 2015- and will cover events till November 2016. The goal of this initiative is to cover all relevant current affairs issues for Mains 2016 in the minimum number of questions possible.

 

 

1.ย Flash floods in India’s urban areas are not merely nature’s fury but man made disasters. Discuss in the light of recent events. What policy measures can be taken to counter this?

2. How far is state intervention in the cultural space of citizens justified? Discuss in the light of recent judicial pronouncements.

3. Augmented Reality games raise a serious concern for children’s safety in both real and virtual world. Critically examine.

4. The melting of the Arctic offers new challenges as well as opportunities to developing countries like India. Discuss India’s interests and initiatives in the Arctic. What steps can be taken to further India’s interests in the region?

5. Fundamental duties can help balance out rights of citizens and further make them more responsible towards the country’s development. What additional fundamental duties in your opinion can help achieve this goal?ย 

This post is a part of ForumIAS Mains Marathon. The Current Affairs Questions will be posted everyday between 7 AM – 9 AM. The questions on static part will be posted at 2PM ( Second Half ย as per schedule. )


Comments

37 responses to “Mains Marathon : Current Affairs Questions – Day 1”

  1. Thanks..buddy…….

  2. Your answering style is pretty good. Intro is giving an impression you understood the demand of the question. Body is clearly laying our the points in favour and against. Conclusion is giving your opinion. I don’t think there is anything I can add. They are all good. Try to underline not just subheadings but also keywords in the complete text which ever is important. Also try to reduce the gaps between paragraphs, I am sure there will be space issues if so much gap is given in UPSC :).

  3. absolutely……

  4. I shall review by tonight. Hope thats fine.

  5. Yeleti ji……aap apne…critical vision se please review mine.
    Please spare little time…….your analysis is highly appreciated.
    Thanks

  6. Hey guys please review………..

  7. OnTheAnvil Avatar
    OnTheAnvil

    Good bro keep it up

  8. OnTheAnvil Avatar
    OnTheAnvil

    I know much of the matter be gas …
    Feedback be highly appreciated
    Time taken 40 min

  9. nicely written………….very specific and precise and point to point
    suggestion….rightly point out by … Yeleti….

  10. Q3) Perfect could have thought of so many new duties.
    Q4) Couldn’t think of anything better.

  11. Q2) The whole answer is worded brilliantly, But there are some things i would like to suggest in terms of structure and flow.

    1) The second para can be shortened. The intro was awesome.
    2) Perspective of conflict of rights (cultural and religious) practices vs rights of equality and freedom need to be brought out. Mentioning a few articles, DPSPs and fundamental duties would add value.
    3) I would look at answering in terms of explaining atleast two/three cases – especially because the question asked about recent judgements.- What is the judgement. What are the conflict of rights. What is your opinion.

    This would have been my way. I am just saying..

  12. Q1) Good Answer. Suggesting that ongoing schemes/ projects like Smart City, Hydrology Project, Slum Rehabilitation, Housing for All (Can be included in urban planning) and suggesting that they need to have an integrated approach might give bonus points i think.

  13. satya255 Avatar
    satya255

    I think in Question1,flood should be used instead of flash flood.That will make it more unambiguous.

  14. The_resolute Avatar
    The_resolute

    please review my answers…

  15. Sepoy No 1446 Avatar
    Sepoy No 1446

    Got it .

  16. Dreamz Unlimited Avatar
    Dreamz Unlimited

    mail sent…please look..

  17. Dreamz Unlimited Avatar
    Dreamz Unlimited

    sending u a mail..
    check after 5-10 minutes..

  18. Sepoy No 1446 Avatar
    Sepoy No 1446

    Oh..must have gone to spam..

    Pre was good?

  19. Dreamz Unlimited Avatar
    Dreamz Unlimited

    very good…
    i sent 2 mails…but no reply..i thought pata nahi kya ho gaya??

  20. Sepoy No 1446 Avatar
    Sepoy No 1446

    Yeah…thanks.. Too much to improve

    How you have been? ๐Ÿ™‚

  21. Dreamz Unlimited Avatar
    Dreamz Unlimited

    speed vs handwriting/underlining/repetition.
    Still a good attempt..
    Augmented reality wala is a good point

  22. Dreamz Unlimited Avatar
    Dreamz Unlimited

    Ahh!
    Here you are!
    Finally We meet Again!

  23. Sepoy No 1446 Avatar
    Sepoy No 1446

    Day- 1:
    Time taken: 40 mins

  24. Nine initiative…good questions…..Thanks from heart to Forum ias

  25. Vakkoda Avatar
    Vakkoda

    Thank You. Good questions.

  26. baahubalii4 Avatar
    baahubalii4

    Hi guys and ForumIAS people,

    i am writing for the first time. Until now i have been just a mute spectator on the other sites.

    plz help me out in improving and writing the good answers. i would be very thankful to seniors and ForumIAS.

  27. Kumaran Avatar
    Kumaran

    Thank you for the initiative !!

  28. how can i post my answers is pdf accepted

  29. The_resolute Avatar
    The_resolute

    Thanks 4 this initiative… Hope we will achive gold in this marathon… ๐Ÿ™‚

  30. laughter.com Avatar
    laughter.com

    i do feel the same please admin look into…

  31. Quality questions.
    forum rocks ๐Ÿ™‚

  32. In 5th question, isn’t there a mistake? Additional fundamental duties, I suppose.

  33. Dreamz Unlimited Avatar
    Dreamz Unlimited

    Sir, please try to give links under questions on main page itself…otherwise for each question separate window needs to be opened for seeing the links….

  34. how do you mean?

  35. Please do not restrict to Pokemon Go. Think wider than that.

  36. Strongking Avatar
    Strongking

    Yeaahss

  37. hmm, these questions are rather off-kilter (Pokemon GO, seriously?) , but worth attempting anyway

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