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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 July 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 July.
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Questions
1) Critically evaluate the structural flaws of the global non-proliferation architecture in light of the US-Iran impasse. How does this conflict impact India’s interests?
2) Discuss the various economic and socio-cultural forces driving the increasing feminization of agriculture in India. Assess how the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026 seeks to structurally rectify the institutional bottlenecks faced by women cultivators.



