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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 17 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 17 February 2026
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Questions
1) Drawing parallels with India’s early nuclear diplomacy, evaluate the challenges of treating AI as a strategic asset rather than a global public good. Analyze how India can balance collective governance aspirations with the imperative of safeguarding national interests amidst contemporary geopolitical rivalries.
2) Examine the necessity of a structural reset in Indian federalism to harmonize State autonomy with Union efficiency. Evaluate the proposition that the Union and States are partners in a shared constitutional enterprise rather than competitors in a zero-sum contest.
