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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 16 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 16 February 2026
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Questions
1) Examine the India-US agricultural trade framework under the 2026 interim deal. Evaluate how the strategic use of Tariff-Rate Quotas and calibrated market opening for non-native crops reconciles the pursuit of deeper bilateral economic ties with the imperative of protecting domestic farmer livelihoods.
2) Analyze the rationale for institutionalizing a dedicated ‘Indian Scientific Service’ (ISS) to integrate technical expertise into mainstream governance. Evaluate how such a cadre can effectively bridge the generalist-specialist divide to address India’s escalating technological and environmental challenges.
