Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 18, 2019

1. “Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment.

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2. “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment.

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3. Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in disaster management.

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4. Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.

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