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Dear Friends,
Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday.
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination.
Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Answer to which, we provide the next day.
For Mains Marathon Archives click HERE→
Questions
1) Evaluate the impact of eliminating market-distorting subsidies, such as those on farm inputs and outputs, and redirecting these funds towards schemes like PM-Kisan. How would this approach affect smallholders versus large-scale farmers?
2) Analyze the role of the Indian Navy in ensuring the safety of maritime trade routes, particularly in the context of threats like the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. How does maritime security impact global and national economies?



