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ForumIAS Mains Marathon Compilation December, 2019 MAINS MARATHON COMPILATION DECEMBER, 2019 General Studies 1 Q.1) Comment on the rising incidents of sex crimes against women in Indian society. What are various laws and safeguards available against such crimes in India? Q.2) “Several women poets have contributed to the Bhakti movement.” Illustrate. Q.3) “B. R Ambedkar is called the father of our constitution.” In light of this discuss his major contributions in shaping a modern India. Q.4) “Populism is a threat to democracy and national interests.” Illustrate with examples. Q.5) What are ‘marine heatwaves’? Discuss what causes such waves and its ecological impact. Q.6) ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons. Q.7) “The UN development report indicate that prejudices and social beliefs obstruct gender equality.” In light of this discuss what measures should be taken to reduce the gender inequalities in the Indian society? Q.8) Discuss various initiatives taken so far by the Government towards gender equality in India. Why such initiatives have had a limited impact? Q.9) Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase. Q.10) “Urban infrastructure is critical for development of the cities and surrounding areas.” In light of this discuss various reasons for growth of slum areas in India. Also discuss various issues associated with it. Q.11) “Population stabilisation efforts need to address existing socio-cultural barriers and ensure multi-sectoral participation.” Comment. Q.12) To what extent globalization has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain. Q.13) Discuss the significance of the Vaikom Satyagraha and the self-respect movement in modern Indian history. Q.14) Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. General Studies 2 Q.1) “Pushing for greater autonomy for States and protecting federalism is need of the hour, if India has to emerge as a major economic super-power.” Comment. Q.2) “Although altruistic organ donation is important to save precious life, illegal organ trade is a threat to any society.” Discuss. Q.3) What are salient features of Motor Vehicle Act, 2019? Do you think it would help in reducing ever rising number of road accidents? Q.4) What do you understand by 'creamy layer'? Examine the feasibility of extending the concept of creamy layer to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India. Q.5) Discuss the features of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. How it would help in ensuring health of Indian citizens especially poor? Q.6) What is a quasi-judicial body? Analyse various advantages and disadvantages of these bodies. Q.7) What do you understand by 'trade corridor'? Examine whether Kartarpur corridor should be converted into a trade corridor between India and Pakistan. Q.8) Comment on the ordinance making power of the President of India. Also discuss the various safeguards which can help to prevent possible misuse of such power. Q.9) What are salient features of Citizenship amendment Bill, 2019? Discuss its need and significance. Created with by ForumIAS.com – The Knowledge Network for Civil Services. Visit http//forumias.com New! http://forumiasacademy – Prelims & Mains Test Series ForumIAS MAINS MARATHON COMPILATION DECEMBER, 2019 Q.10) “Protection of Privacy is must in the age of rising cybercrimes.” In light of this critically examine salient features of the ‘Data Protection Bill, 2019’. Q.11) “There are many structural flaws in Indian higher education system.” Examine. Q.12) Infant mortality rates in India are still one of the highest in the world with significant regional variations. Elaborate. Q.13) What are human rights? How far do you think the NHRC has been able to fulfill its mandate in preserving these rights. Q.14) “Despite its potential, the mid-day meal scheme has been unable to make a transformative impact.” Discuss. Q.15) “The efficiency of the Indian railways has dropped to its lowest in the last decade, according to recent CAG report.” In light of this discuss whether privatisation of railways would help increasing the efficiency of Indian railways? Q.16) Almost six years after the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 not much progress has been made in implementing various provisions of the act. Examine. Also discuss various issues involved in the functioning of lokpal. Q.17) What do you understand by the term ‘Asian century’? Discuss the importance of India- China relations in realising Asian century. Q.18) Discuss various methods used by the Farmers organizations to influence the policy- makers in India. How effective are these methods? Q.19) “Right to Speedy Justice" is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In light of this discuss the various issues faced by Indian judiciary in speedy deliverance of justice. Also suggest some measures to improve judicial efficiency. Q.20) “Defection politics undermines the very essence of democracy.” Comment. Q.21) “Rising sexual abuse crime against children is a shame for whole nation and a threat to future of the country.” In light of this discuss the need and significance of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. Q.22) Comment on the significance of farmers union in India. What are various challenges faced by them? Q.23) “The newly passed amendment to the Citizenship Act redefines the way migrants can become Indian citizens.” In light of this discuss various concerns related to it. Why such an amendment is needed? Q.24) Discuss various reasons behind Brexit. How Brexit would impact India? Q.25) Critically analyse the progress made in resolving stressed assets since the enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Suggest some measures to improve it further. Q.26) What measures have been taken by the government to create a conducive environment for the disabled community? Discuss various reasons for limited impact of such initiatives. Q.27) What are the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan? Discuss various issues related to the scheme. Q.28) What are the important functions of the Finance Commission? Discuss the terms of reference of the 15th finance commission and various apprehensions about it. Q.29) “Section 124A of IPC has become as a tool of oppression to suppress the voice of many” Do you agree? Discuss whether it should be scrapped from India’s law book or not. Q.30) “Growing Chinese presence in Indo-Pacific region demands a proactive Indian foreign policy.” Comment. Q.31) “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” In light of this discuss the measures taken Created with by ForumIAS.com – The Knowledge Network for Civil Services. Visit http//forumias.com New! http://forumiasacademy – Prelims & Mains Test Series ForumIAS MAINS MARATHON COMPILATION DECEMBER, 2019 by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? Q.32) Discuss various issues related to labour laws in India? Suggest some measures to resolve these issues. Q.33) It is said that ‘capital punishment provides neither justice nor deterrence against any crime’. Do you agree? Justify your answer. Q.34) “Crime rate against Scheduled castes and scheduled tribe remains high despite various safeguards in place.” Examine. Q.35) Discuss various measures undertaken by the government to curb and control black money. To what extent have these measures been able to address the problem of black money in India. Q.36) “There is an urgent need to reform the criminal justice system in India.” Discuss in light of recent failures of criminal justice in India. Q.37) How effective has the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana been? Examine. Also, discuss its significance. Q.38) With India and the USA coming closer to each other in the international arena, new challenges have emerged in India-Iran relations. Discuss. Q.39) Discuss the objectives of Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY). Critically examine its success and failures. Q.40) The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. Q.41) Discuss the role played by State Legislative Councils. How are they different from the Rajya Sabha? Also examine their usefulness for Indian states. Q.42) A faulty implementation of the NRC could create a human rights issue of unimaginable magnitude. Comment. Q.43) A greater participation of women in police and judiciary, would help to reduce the violence against women in society. Comment. Q.44) ‘Securing personal data is the key to making India truly digital’. In the light of this statement highlights the salient features of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. Also mention the concerns raised against the bill. Suggest measures to address the same. Q.45) What is good governance? Discuss recent findings of Good Governance Index report in India. Suggest some measures to improve the governance in Indians states. Q.46) What are the objective and salient features of National Nutrition Mission? Discuss various challenges to National Nutrition Mission and how to tackle the same. Q.47) Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the preamble of the Indian constitution. Also discuss various changes made to preamble since its adoption in Indian Constitution. Q.48) Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. GENEREAL STUDIES 3 Q.1) What is antimicrobial resistance? Discuss the issues around antimicrobial resistance in light of the recent government ban on colistin in the poultry industry.