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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 5 January 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 5 January 2026
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Questions
1) Examine the impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) on the global distribution of resource-intensive industries. Evaluate whether building a domestic carbon pricing architecture can enable India to leverage its industrial potential as a ‘green’ competitive advantage.
2) Examine the role of crop diversification from traditional to high-value horticulture in augmenting farmers’ incomes, as seen in the ‘Beed Model’. Analyze how community-led initiatives can address structural bottlenecks in Indian agriculture and ensure sustainable agrarian growth.
