Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
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Questions
1) Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level is critical for grassroots governance. In this context, discuss how the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) can transform evidence-based decision-making and localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) in India.
2) The Supreme Court’s recent verdict striking down post-facto environmental clearances underlines the judiciary’s role in upholding sustainable development. In this context, critically examine the significance of this judgment and its implications for India’s environmental governance.




