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 26th August 2025
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Questions
1) The first 1,000 days of a child are critical for future cognition. Examine the policy and governance reforms needed to strengthen nutritional interventions and ensure a healthy foundation for India’s children.
2) Excessive controls stifle the fertiliser industry, hurting farmers. Critically analyse the case for decontrol, balancing the need for market efficiency with ensuring farmer welfare and food security.




