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Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
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Questions
1) Critically analyze the economic and environmental implications of India’s ethanol program’s reliance on maize, given the ‘Fuel vs. Feed’ debate. Evaluate the potential benefits and risks of allowing the import of genetically modified maize for ethanol, and suggest alternative strategies to achieve biofuel targets while ensuring food and feed security.
2) Discuss the implications of the increasing militarization of the Arctic region for India’s strategic and economic interests. What policies and strategies should India adopt to safeguard its interests in the Arctic while promoting peaceful and sustainable development?
