MAINS DAILY QUESTIONS & MODEL ANSWERS
Q1. Q1. Do you believe that in contemporary India, marriage’s status as a sacrament is declining?
GS I – Indian Society
Introduction:
- Indian culture and religion are fundamentally based on marriage, which is a legally and socially accepted relationship with the goal of creating families and adhering to societal norms. But as a sacrament, its significance is changing in contemporary India.
Reasons in Favour of Diminishing Value:
- Changing Norms: The emphasis on traditional marriage has decreased as society comes to embrace a wider range of relationships. The percentage of young people who are “never married” increased to 26.1% in 2019 according to recent data.
- Personal autonomy enables individuals to make independent decisions in relationships, including live-in partnerships that challenge traditional arranged marriages and support single lives.
- Growing Divorce: Divorce rates that are on the rise indicate that marriage’s sanctity and durability are eroding.
- Economic Independence: The call for women’s empowerment challenges patriarchy and lessens the sacredness of marriage by extending choices beyond traditional marriage.
Arguments in Favour of the Value of Marriage:
- societal Stability: Because marriage offers a structured framework for family life, it remains a fundamental component of societal stability.
- Legal Protections: It provides essential legal rights related to property, inheritance, and health care choices.
- Religious Significance: Marriage is seen by many as holy, connected to their faith, and a source of moral principles.
- Psychological Security: Marriage provides psychological security by reducing isolation, which is essential for managing mental health issues.
Summary:
- In conclusion, marriage continues to be important in modern India, fulfilling changing societal expectations even as it adjusts to modern circumstances.
Q2. Conflict among members is a significant roadblock in the functioning of the SCO. In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems.
GS II – International Issues
Introduction:
- With the goal of advancing peace in Eurasia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has grown to become a significant non-Western security alliance that includes the vast majority of the global population. Given the many backgrounds and passions of its members, it is inevitable that it will experience internal conflicts.
Internal Conflicts in SCO:
- Pakistan and India: India’s long-lost cousin never seems to desire to put an end to its neighbor’s strife.
- China and India: China’s aggressive claim of neighbouring territory as its own has caused tensions with neighbouring countries, particularly India.
- In addition to violating India’s territorial integrity, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is viewed as an aggressive debt-trap strategy.
- Economic Disparities: Internal conflict is inevitable when members have such large financial differences.
How India may lessen issues:
- Promotion of Dialogue: India is renowned for advocating for diplomatic solutions and conversations.
- Cultural diplomacy: India and the majority of the SCO nations have close cultural links. India needs to consider how best to use this soft power.
- Backchannel Diplomacy: Track II diplomacy can assist in fostering an atmosphere that is favourable to conflict resolution.
- Joint-military exercises: These are an excellent means of acquainting armies with one another and fostering positive international ties. The Joint SCO anti-terror practice is one instance.
Summary:
- Given its historical policies like Panchsheel and non-alignment, as well as its values of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam,” India can play a significant role in mitigating the different SCO tensions.
