Dear Friends,
Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday.
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination.
Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Answer to which, we provide the next day.
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Questions
1) Near-universal social security pensions would be a good start to a radical expansion of public support for the elderly. In light of the statement, comment on the need for moving from targeted to near-universal pensions for elderly people. Also, enumerate the government initiatives in this regard.
2) Highlight the graveness of the doctor- drugmaker nexus in India. What measures are required to keep this nexus at bay?