Mains Marathon

Day 33: The relationship between India and the Central Asian Nations has been improving. Describe the importance of Central Asian states to India in terms of geopolitics, geoeconomics, and geostrategy. (250 words)

Day 32: "The Share of Old Age persons is projected to rise in the population composition of India in the coming years which is cause of concern for India". In this context discuss the issues faced by old age people and suggest a way out. (250 words)

Day 31: “Recently there has been increasing talk for raising the marriageable age for girls in India". In light of the given statement, discuss the rationale for increasing the age of marriage for girls? (250 Words)

Day 30: “The Lateral System came into being to check the shortage of officers and to ensure administrative efficiency.” In this context, analyse the efficacy of the lateral system. (250 words)

Day 29: "Although there is an increasing clamor in India for passing an act to give reservation to women in the Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies, but it has a few negatives attached with it". Discuss (150 Words)

Day 13: The 103^rd constitutional amendment act provides a new basis for providing reservation to the weaker section of society, undermining the old system of reservation on the basis of caste. Discuss. (250 words) 

Day 13: The Parliament last year passed the Election laws amendment Act to bring changes to the Representative of the People Acts. What changes will be made as a result of this amendment act? Also, identify any problems with the Amendment Act? (250 Words)

Day 13: The Panchayats Extension to the Scheduled Areas Act (PESA), 1996 was enacted with a view to conserving local traditions and cultural practices of the tribal people. In this context discuss the key features of the PESA Act and what are the challenges in its implementation? (250 words)

Day 13: The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act (GNCTD) 2021 represents a conflicting federalism model with the center overpowering the state. In this context discuss the key provisions of the acts and also the issues raised by it. (250 Words)

Day 12: Since the withdrawal of US Forces from Afghanistan there is a situation of political turmoil in Afghanistan, like the imposition of Muslim sharia law, deny of the basic rights to the people, mass-killing etc. Suggest the policy stance or steps which should be taken by India to protect its strategic interests in the region. (150 words) 

Day 12: China’s debt-trap policy is an area of concern not just for smaller nations but also for India. Highlight the major issues raised by it and suggest a way out. (250 words)

Day 12: The permanent membership of the UN Security Council (UNSC) is sought after by the major countries of the world. Discuss the major hurdles in the way of a permanent seat for India in the UNSC. (250 words)

Day 12: The Russia-Ukraine war is not only causing harm to the economies of these two countries but has a wider implication for the present world order. Discuss (150 words)

Day 11: Despite the various efforts of the government, the poverty and low standard of living of the people in India continue to exist. Discuss. (250 Words)

Day 11: There is a great number of NGOs which are working with the government as the partner in the process of development in India. Discuss how the government can utilize the services of NGOs for increasing the reach of the social security programmes. (250 words)

Day 11: “The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is effective tool for targeted intervention and helps to generate employment opportunities and infrastructure". In this context discuss the challenges faced by MPLADS in its implementation? (250 Words)

Day 11: “National Scheme for PM Poshan Shakti Nirman is meant to curb malnutrition among children of weaker sections and to ensure their presence at school". In this context discuss the significance of the scheme. (150 words)

Day 10: The Covid-19 Pandemic has demonstrated the dilapidated state of the healthcare system of India. Do you agree with the view that PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) has the potential to cure the state of the healthcare system in India? (250 Words)

Day 10: The main aim of Citizen Charter is to ensure a quality of goods and services to the citizens delivered by the public organizations but it has failed in its main purpose. Examine the major issues which have made the success of Citizen Charter difficult? (250 words)

Day 10: “E-governance is easy governance, effective governance, and also economic governance. It paves the way for good governance.” In this context discuss the various e-governance initiatives taken by the government. (250 words)