UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi: 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress. 2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws. 3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 3 only

Answer

Correct Answer

3 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the three foundational Sutras were People, Planet and Progress, not People, Planning and Progress. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI was a voluntary and non-binding framework, not a binding framework. Statement 3 is correct: the New Delhi Declaration was structured around seven Chakras or pillars, including Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI.

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