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 6th January 2026
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Questions
1) Analyze the institutional challenges undermining the independence of India’s aviation safety investigative framework. Evaluate the socio-economic and strategic implications of a ‘credibility deficit’ in accident reporting, with specific reference to the 2025 Ahmedabad air crash and global safety standards.
2) Analyze the ‘dual-track’ nature of India–U.S. relations, where institutional collaboration in defence and technology thrives despite fluctuating political engagement. Evaluate how mechanisms like the TRUST initiative and the 2025 Defence Framework ensure the partnership’s resilience against geopolitical and economic headwinds.
