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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 5th January 2026
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, 5th Jan.
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Questions
1) Examine the impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) on the global distribution of resource-intensive industries. Evaluate whether building a domestic carbon pricing architecture can enable India to leverage its industrial potential as a ‘green’ competitive advantage.
2) Examine the role of crop diversification from traditional to high-value horticulture in augmenting farmers’ incomes, as seen in the ‘Beed Model’. Analyze how community-led initiatives can address structural bottlenecks in Indian agriculture and ensure sustainable agrarian growth.
