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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 9th April 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, 9th April.
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Questions
1) Analyze the significance of the PFBR attaining criticality in India’s nuclear journey. Evaluate the technical and strategic hurdles in transitioning to a thorium-based economy.
2) Analyze CBSE’s revised three-language formula in light of NEP 2020. Evaluate its impact on cognitive development and the challenges of linguistic federalism.




