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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 17th February 2025
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 17th February 2025
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Questions
1) The Panchayati Raj system in India is facing distress due to structural and functional challenges. Discuss the evolving development paradigm in which panchayats operate today and suggest measures to strengthen grassroots democracy.
2) The recent thaw in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations presents new strategic challenges for India. Discuss how this development impacts India’s regional diplomacy and what steps India should take to secure its strategic interests.
