“The global economy today faces an unprecedented mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff wars, and technological disruptions”. Examine these trends. How should India adapt its trade and economic strategies?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment
Q5. “The global economy today faces an unprecedented mix of geopolitical tensions, tariff wars, and technological disruptions”. Examine these trends. How should India adapt its trade and economic strategies? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question The World Economic Forum (2025) has highlighted how global growth is being threatened by rising geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and technology shifts, making it essential for India to recalibrate its trade strategy. Key Demand of the question The question seeks an examination of the key disruptive global trends impacting growth and requires a well-argued approach on how India should adapt its trade and economic strategies. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention WEF’s 2025 observation on the unprecedented global economic and geopolitical complexity. Body Examine how geopolitical conflicts, tariff wars, and technological disruptions are transforming global trade and growth patterns. Suggest strategic measures India must adopt to build resilient value chains, diversify markets, and leverage emerging technologies. Conclusion Highlight India’s need to proactively shape a future-ready trade and economic policy in an evolving global order.
Why the question The World Economic Forum (2025) has highlighted how global growth is being threatened by rising geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and technology shifts, making it essential for India to recalibrate its trade strategy.
Key Demand of the question The question seeks an examination of the key disruptive global trends impacting growth and requires a well-argued approach on how India should adapt its trade and economic strategies.
Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention WEF’s 2025 observation on the unprecedented global economic and geopolitical complexity.
• Examine how geopolitical conflicts, tariff wars, and technological disruptions are transforming global trade and growth patterns.
• Suggest strategic measures India must adopt to build resilient value chains, diversify markets, and leverage emerging technologies.
Conclusion Highlight India’s need to proactively shape a future-ready trade and economic policy in an evolving global order.