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 8th October 2025
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Questions
1) Evaluate the potential of a revitalised Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) to mobilize dormant assets for national growth. Critically analyze the institutional reforms needed to ensure trust-based participation.
2) Critically analyze the strategy that India should prioritize manufacturing local market-serving semiconductor chips over the most advanced ones. Justify its impact on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
