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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, 6th November 2024
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, 6th November.
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Questions
1) Examine the key factors leading to the recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. How do national security and cultural differences contribute to these frictions? Discuss the implications for India’s foreign relations with Western democracies.
2) Critically evaluate the challenges faced by India’s higher educational institutions, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. What role can policy reforms and institutional collaboration play in bridging the skill gap?
