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Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions.
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Marathon 2 Feb.
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Questions
1) Assess the strategic significance of India’s increased budgetary allocations to neighboring countries, with a focus on Maldives, Bhutan, and Nepal. How do these financial commitments align with India’s foreign policy objectives in the region? (250 words, 15 marks).
2) Critically analyze the Union Budget’s approach to the social sector, particularly in terms of allocations for education, health, and social welfare. (150 words, 10 marks)



