Mains Answer Writing - 16 Jan, 2026
GS3
Economy
10 marks
“Geoeconomic confrontation has emerged as the most significant global risk in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2026.”
In this context, define geoeconomic confrontation and examine its potential implications for global governance and developing economies like India.
Tips for your answer
- Define + link to report: Start with a clear definition of geoeconomic confrontation and cite the Global Risk Report 2026.
- Dual impact analysis: Cover effects on global governance and on India/developing economies separately.
- Conclude with way forward: Mention multilateralism, supply-chain diversification, and domestic resilience.
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