UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper 1 · Question 65

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?

Correct answer: Option D

Current Affairs

Options

  • (a) 1, 2 and 3
  • (b) 1 and 2 only
  • (c) 2 and 3 only
  • (d) 3 only

Detailed solution

Answer

Option (D) — 3 only

Explanation
  • The AI Impact Summit 2025 (often referenced as leading to 2026 outcomes) was held in New Delhi. The Summit's framework was based on three Sutras: People, Planet, and Prosperity (not People, Planning, and Progress).
  • The Preamble does reference Democratising AI Resources, but the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI is described as a non-binding/voluntary framework, not a binding framework as stated in Statement 2.
  • The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars) which included themes such as Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI, making Statement 3 correct.
Statement Analysis
  • 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress: Incorrect. The three Sutras were People, Planet, and Prosperity.
  • 2. The Preamble stresses Democratising AI Resources, acknowledging the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework: Incorrect. The Charter is a voluntary/non-binding framework, not a binding one.
  • 3. The New Delhi Declaration was structured around seven Chakras including Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI: Correct. These were among the seven pillars of the declaration.
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