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 17 February 2026
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Questions
1) Drawing parallels with India’s early nuclear diplomacy, evaluate the challenges of treating AI as a strategic asset rather than a global public good. Analyze how India can balance collective governance aspirations with the imperative of safeguarding national interests amidst contemporary geopolitical rivalries.
2) Examine the necessity of a structural reset in Indian federalism to harmonize State autonomy with Union efficiency. Evaluate the proposition that the Union and States are partners in a shared constitutional enterprise rather than competitors in a zero-sum contest.
