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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 16th March 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, 16th March.
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Questions
1) Analyze whether mandatory menstrual leave acts as a catalyst for gender justice or a barrier to women’s employability. Evaluate the need for integrated recruitment parity to prevent unintended discrimination.
2) Examine the significance of integrating water systems into India’s climate resilience strategy. Evaluate how adopting the Belém indicators can empower India to lead the Global South’s adaptation efforts.




