With continuing conflicts and geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, analyse how energy price volatility and supply-chain disruptions pose challenges to India’s economic stability and growth prospects. (250 words).

" Despite possessing substantial reserves, India’s rare earth sector remains underdeveloped." Analyse the strategic importance of rare earth minerals for India’s economic security and evaluate the key challenges hindering their optimal utilisation.

Handicrafts industry not only serves as alternate means of livelihood for people but also a caretaker of Indian heritage for posterity. Comment.

Diluting labour laws are crucial for dealing with the employment crisis in India. Critically Analyse.

Covid-19 crisis is an opportunity to pursue the goal of a self-reliant India. In the light of the statement, discuss how can India succeed in attracting manufacturing firms and jobs from China?

Despite being the largest cotton producer globally, India lags in productivity. Critically examine the key challenges in cotton productivity in India and evaluate the role of recently launched “Mission for Cotton Productivity” in addressing them.

Protectionism may be beneficial in the short term, but in the long term, it hurts the economy.” Comment.