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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 Daily Answer Writing for UPSC Feb 29 Mains Examination. It will improve their writing skills and writing speed, 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.
For Mains Marathon Archives click HERE→
Questions
1) Evaluate the impact of the shrinking divisible pool and the rise in cesses and surcharges on the fiscal autonomy of states in India. Suggest measures to ensure a more equitable sharing of financial resources between the Union and the states.
2) Elaborate on the economic rationale behind increased investment in early childhood care and education (ECCE) in India. Discuss how such investments can contribute to achieving the demographic dividend.



