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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 May 2025
Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 14 May 2025
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Questions
1) Discuss the key objectives of the Right to Repair movement in India and explain the significance of the Repairability Index. Briefly describe ‘planned obsolescence’ in electronics. Highlight the key differences in the Right to Repair movement between the U.S. and India, and outline the responses of consumer advocates and electronic manufacturers to the Repairability Index. (500 words)
2) Critically examine the potential of foreign university branch campuses to deliver quality education in India. Briefly discuss the key challenges these institutions face, particularly concerning academic identity, marketing strategies, and the development of adequate campus infrastructure. (UPSC – GS II/Essay, 500 words)
