UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 90 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on AI Impact Summit 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 Access 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
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Answer: D. 3 only

Verdict

Only statement 3 is correct, so the answer is Option (d).

Analysis

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi, focused on shaping the future direction of artificial intelligence through an inclusive and development-oriented approach. The summit adopted an intellectual framework based on three guiding Sutras - People, Planet, and Prosperity. It also emphasized the democratization of AI resources and introduced the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, which was organized around seven thematic Chakras or pillars addressing key areas of AI development and governance.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is not correct: The summit framework was built around the three guiding principles of People, Planet, and Prosperity, rather than People, Planning, and Progress.

Statement 2 is not correct: While the preamble emphasizes the democratization of AI resources, the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI was envisaged as a voluntary and non-binding framework rather than a legally binding arrangement.

Statement 3 is correct: The New Delhi Declaration was structured around seven Chakras including Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI. The declaration incorporated seven thematic pillars covering areas such as these as part of its broader framework.

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