- SFG FRC 2027 | Program starts from 19th Dec. 2026 | Admissions open for Entrance Test Click Here to know more →
- Prelims Test Series (PTS) for Prelims 2027 starts 11th Oct. 2026 Click Here to know more →
- [Pre-order] Ethics Redbook 3rd Edition: Delivery starts from 10th October onwards Click Here to Read More →
- 21 Sept. | GS Advance Program (GSAP) for UPSC 2027 Mains starts from 11th Oct. Click Here to Read More →
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 17th February 2026
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, 17th Feb.
Write your answers in the comment box, given below.
For Mains Marathon Archives click HERE→
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.
