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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 February 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 Feb.
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Questions
1) Examine the constitutional and procedural significance of the Prime Minister’s reply to the Motion of Thanks. Evaluate whether bypassing such established conventions undermines executive accountability and the role of the Speaker in preserving the deliberative sanctity of Parliament.
2) Examine the 2026 India–U.S. trade deal’s impact on strategic autonomy. Evaluate if pursuing ‘reciprocal trade’ and recalibrating energy ties with Russia compromises India’s economic interests or represents a pragmatic realignment to secure manufacturing competitiveness in a fragmented global order.



