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 10 January 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 10 January 2026
Write your answers in the comment box, given below.
For Mains Marathon Archives click HERE→
Questions
1) Examine the impact of the ‘Sanctioning Russia Act’ and 50% US tariffs on India’s labor-intensive export economy. Evaluate the challenges of sustaining a strategic partnership in the absence of a trade deal amidst a shift toward extreme transactionalism in bilateral relations.
2) Analyze the significance of trust-based governance between the state and higher education institutions. Evaluate how far the current regulatory reforms, like the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, can effectively align higher education with the requirements of leadership and work.
