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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 Answer writing 14 Feb.
Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.
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Questions
1) There is a visible transformation in India-Gulf relations over the last decade. Discuss the key factors contributing to this transformation and how it has impacted India’s diplomatic and strategic stance in the Middle East?
2) Discuss whether the proliferation of IITs has diluted the brand value and standards of these premier institutions.




