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Dear Friends,
Following are answers to UPSC Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday.
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination.
Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Answer to which, we provide the next day.
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Questions
1) Analyze the implications of affirmative action policies in academic institutions, citing the case of Claudine Gay’s appointment and resignation as Harvard University’s President. Discuss how such policies impact the dynamics of leadership in higher education.
2) An independent judiciary is a cornerstone of a vibrant democracy.” Critically analyze this statement in the context of recent judicial interventions in legislative and executive decisions in India.



