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 2 February 2026
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Questions
1) Examine the concept of the ‘Orange Economy’ as envisioned in the Union Budget 2026. Evaluate the institutional and policy frameworks required to harness India’s creative industries for socio-economic empowerment and the enhancement of its global soft power.
2) Examine the governance blueprint in the Union Budget for managing India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economy with ‘judgement and resilience.’ Evaluate the role of institutional frameworks in balancing fiscal consolidation with social welfare mandates amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
