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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 8th October 2025
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, 8th Oct.
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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’.
