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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 17th December 2025
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 Dec.
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Questions
1) Examine the link between administrative neglect in Fifth Schedule areas and the rise of Maoist insurgencies. Critically analyze the role of effective governance and tribal representation in local bodies for ensuring stability in post-Maoist India.
2) Examine the shift from MGNREGA to the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025. Analyze the implications of the 60:40 funding split on state finances and evaluate how the 60-day agricultural pause impacts the statutory guarantee of 125 days of work.
