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 18th July 2025
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Questions
1) Linguistic debates often distract from critical governance failures like failing urban infrastructure. Examine how such misplaced priorities impact social cohesion and hinder equitable development and public service delivery.
2) Amidst NATO threats on business with Russia, India emphasizes its national interests. Analyze how India navigates complex geopolitics, maintaining strategic autonomy while securing its energy needs and foreign policy objectives.




