GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

In an era of interconnected challenges, the emerging global polycrisis poses significant implications for India's macroeconomic stability. Examine and suggest measures to make the Indian economy more resilient to global shocks and challenges.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2025

Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

How toppers approached it

From all 4 answers · about 230 words · 75% drew a diagram.

Opening

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Body

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  • Points1 of 4

Close

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The toppers’ answers

Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 220 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

The Recent Covid-19 Crisis exposed some of the most pressing challenges facing the Indian Economy. Coupled to it are the phenomena of war; deglobalizing tendencies and IR 4.0.

Body · points and prose

  • What Implications held for India

I) Deglobalization

→ 1) may hurt India's dream of Export led Growth of over $2Tn. 2) Reduced Technology transfers and FDI movements. 3) Increasing protectionism and stricter visa norms.

II) War (Ex: Russia-Ukraine)

Diagram
FFF crisis | | | Food Fuel Fertilizers

This has serious implications for India's macro-Economic stability

Diagram
Fiscal current Inflation Forex Deficit Account (within Reserves (22-23:6.4% Deficit tolerance (Reduced 23-24 over 3%) of 6%, below Projected~5.9%) but still $600 Bn.) higher than 4%)

III. Added to it is serious challenge of transitioning to IR 4.0 and keeping it Employment-Neutral

challenges (1) structural unemployment & obsolescence (2) Decline in L/K ratio and more mechanization (3) more Exclusive Growth

Diagram
India needs Char-Dham Approach Kaushal & Gyan | Upkaran Dham Dham (continuous| (leverage our labour skilling)| ICT & BPO) | | Suvichar Dham | | Samajik Nyay (Pre-Emptive | | (human centric) planning)
  • Steps taken in the Regards

(1) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

1.a) → Domestic manufacturing capability increasing share to GDP (17% → 25%)

1.b) → Becoming part of global value chains (GVCs) and not being simply inwards-looking

1.c) continuous Reforms

(i) >35,000 compliances removed

(ii) >1,400 provisions of company law → decriminalized.

(2) Improved Trade deals which are in our favour and not succumbing to pressure like RCEP.

(3) Better MOUs and collab with countries for market Access and Technology transfer.

Close · a summary

Thus, sustained efforts in the right direction are highly critical to be able to sail India to the dream of $ 5 Trn. Economy when we complete 100 yrs. of Independence.

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