Mapping India's economic vulnerabilities
GS III
In the news
EAC-PM chairman S. Mahendra Dev called for closer monitoring of India's exposure to external supply and price shocks.
Key facts
- His suggestions covered energy, food, fertilisers, metals and critical minerals, alongside stronger physical buffers.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: Risk mapping helps connect macroeconomic stability with supply-chain diversification.
Original source: PTI via The Economic TimesSource date: 2026-05-04
Mains practice
Discuss the role of diversification and strategic reserves in economic security.