Mains Answer Writing - 27 Jun, 2026

GS3

Economy

15 marks

"The AI revolution is creating a new form of resource competition in the semiconductor industry." Examine this statement with reference to the recent global surge in electronic device prices due to chip shortages. Discuss its implications for India's electronics manufacturing and digital ambitions.

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Tips for your answer

✅ 1. Show the structural shift. Explain that AI is reallocating scarce semiconductor resources from consumer electronics to AI infrastructure.
✅ 2. Remember examples. Use India Semiconductor Mission, Design Linked Incentive Scheme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme, iCET and the Quad for value addition.
✅ 3. Avoid discussing only technology. Link semiconductor shortages with manufacturing competitiveness, digital inclusion, supply-chain resilience and strategic autonomy for a holistic answer.

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