Energy Security

Why it matters

• It serves as a fundamental pillar for sustained economic growth and industrial productivity.
• It acts as a strategic hedge against global supply chain volatility and geopolitical instability.
• It facilitates the transition toward sustainable development by balancing traditional energy reliance with renewable integration.
• It ensures national sovereignty by reducing dependence on external energy imports.

How it is asked

Focus on the 'Energy Trilemma' framework—balancing security, equity, and environmental sustainability—and evaluate India's strategic petroleum reserves, the shift toward green hydrogen, and the role of international energy partnerships.