UPSC Mains Answer Writing 8 January 2026 I Mains Marathon

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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 8 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 8 January 2026

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Questions

1) Examine NATGRID as a technological response to the 26/11 intelligence deficit. Evaluate whether its centralized data-sharing architecture risks fostering ‘digital authoritarianism,’ and suggest institutional safeguards to balance internal security imperatives with the fundamental right to privacy.

THe Hindu

2) Analyze youth leadership as a strategic pillar for achieving ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. Evaluate the socio-economic and institutional barriers that prevent India’s demographic dividend from transitioning into a productive national asset, and suggest measures to empower the ‘Amrit Peedhi’.

The Hindu

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