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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 21 August 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 21st August 2026
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Questions
1) How can Geographical Indications (GIs) transform traditional craft ecosystems into equitable fashion value chains for indigenous communities? Analyze.
2) How does the Supreme Court’s Vanashakti judgment reconcile strict environmental compliance with economic pragmatism, and what statutory safeguards must govern ex-post facto clearances? Examine.



