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Dear Friends,
Following are answers to UPSC Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday.
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination, UPSC Mains Marathon Feb 3 2024
Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Answer to which, we provide the next day.
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Questions
1) Examine the evolution of piracy off the coast of Somalia and evaluate the strategic measures taken by the Indian Navy in combating these threats. Discuss the implications of these measures on India’s maritime security and international relations.
2) Critically examine the concept of water markets as a solution to water scarcity. Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of implementing such a system in India, considering the socio-economic and environmental implications.



