UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Lawyers can appear on video during AI Summit: SC

Q1. With reference to the judicial arrangements made in Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court's circular permitting video-conference appearances was issued on a request from the Supreme Court Bar Association. 2. The Delhi High Court's order permitting virtual appearances was issued exclusively on account of the India AI Impact Summit. 3. During the Summit period, all Benches of the Supreme Court were directed to function in hybrid mode. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Supreme Court's circular permitting video-conference appearances was issued on a request from the Supreme Court Bar Association.
  2. The Delhi High Court's order permitting virtual appearances was issued exclusively on account of the India AI Impact Summit.
  3. During the Summit period, all Benches of the Supreme Court were directed to function in hybrid mode.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. The Supreme Court's circular of 14 February 2026 permitting advocates to appear via video conferencing during the India AI Impact Summit was issued in response to a representation from which one of the following bodies?

  • A. Bar Council of India
  • B. Supreme Court Bar Association
  • C. Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association
  • D. Delhi High Court Bar Association

Q3. As officially reported, approximately how many Heads of State or Government participated in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?

  • A. 12
  • B. 17
  • C. 22
  • D. 30

Q4. With reference to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. It was inaugurated by the Vice-President of India on 19 February 2026. 3. Its declared theme was 'AI for All'. 4. It witnessed participation from more than 100 countries. Which of the statements given above are NOT correct?

  1. It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  2. It was inaugurated by the Vice-President of India on 19 February 2026.
  3. Its declared theme was 'AI for All'.
  4. It witnessed participation from more than 100 countries.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 1 and 4
  • D. 2 and 4

Q5. With reference to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which of the following are correctly identified as its three declared core pillars? 1. People 2. Planet 3. Prosperity 4. Progress Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. People
  2. Planet
  3. Prosperity
  4. Progress
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4