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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 27 October 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 27 October 2025
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Questions
1) Justify self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds as a critical step for India’s nutritional security. Evaluate its potential to enhance soil health and water conservation.
2) Examine the primary threats leading to IUCN red-flagging the Western Ghats. Critically analyze the interplay of hydropower projects and climate change on this biodiversity hotspot.
