Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
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Questions
1) Examine the strategic and economic significance of expanding India’s railway network in border regions like Kashmir, Mizoram, and Sikkim. Evaluate how these ‘new frontiers’ bolster national security while addressing the logistical and ecological challenges of freight and connectivity in fragile terrains.
2) Analyze the systemic challenges of water contamination in India’s piped supply. Evaluate the significance of shifting monitoring from the source to the delivery point in ensuring the long-term success of the Jal Jeevan Mission and safeguarding public health.”
