DISCUSS (Intro → Side A → Side B → Considered view → Conclusion)
- Intro = West Asia conflict → cascading energy shock + India = exposed yet buffered ≠ simple story
- Side A = young demography + solar irradiance + diversified economy + geopolitical depth + skill mix shift → resilience
- Side B = 60% crude imports + PSU losses + remittance corridor risk + renewable transition = long-term ≠ immediate relief + inflation → poor households
- Considered view = NCERT link: Ch. Natural Resources + Energy Security = structural advantage ≠ policy guarantee + transition must be accelerated
- Conclusion = resilience = potential ≠ reality until policy converts advantage → outcome