UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — From 'rule to role', Mission Karmayogi redefining governance: Dr Jitendra Singh at AI for Capacity Building event by CBC

Q1. With reference to Mission Karmayogi (NPCSCB) as approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020, consider the following features. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It seeks to transition the civil services human-resource system from a rule-based to a role-based model.
  2. It aims to cover around 46 lakh Central Government employees.
  3. It is delivered through the iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform.
  4. It replaces the Union Public Service Commission as the recruiting agency for the civil services.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 4 only

Q2. Mission Karmayogi (NPCSCB) is administered by which department and parent ministry of the Union Government?

  • A. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  • B. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
  • C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
  • D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Q3. In the institutional architecture of Mission Karmayogi, the Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit primarily performs which one of the following functions?

  • A. Monitors the overall implementation of the NPCSCB and aligns stakeholders, under the Cabinet Secretary
  • B. Owns and operates the iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform
  • C. Exercises functional supervision over central training institutions
  • D. Serves as the apex body giving strategic direction under the Prime Minister's chairmanship

Q4. Which one of the following is the apex body of Mission Karmayogi's four-tier institutional framework?

  • A. Prime Minister's Public Human Resource Council
  • B. Capacity Building Commission
  • C. Karmayogi Bharat
  • D. Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit

Q5. With reference to Karmayogi Bharat, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. It is incorporated as a company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
  2. It is a not-for-profit company.
  3. It owns and manages the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
  4. It functions as the apex council chaired by the Prime Minister.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 2, 3 and 4

Q6. With reference to Karmayogi Bharat and its role in operating iGOT Karmayogi, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It manages content validation on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
  2. It manages independent proctored assessments on the platform.
  3. It manages telemetry data availability on the platform.
  4. It was incorporated in 2020, simultaneously with the Cabinet's approval of Mission Karmayogi.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 1 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q7. With reference to the growth of the iGOT Karmayogi platform, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It grew from about 3 lakh users in January 2023 to over 1 crore registered users, roughly a 30-fold rise in about two years.
  2. It offers over 2,400 courses in 16 languages contributed by more than 200 course providers.
  3. It was first launched in 2015, ahead of the Cabinet approval of Mission Karmayogi.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. With reference to the iGOT Karmayogi platform, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. It crossed the milestone of 1 crore registered users in 2024.
  2. It hosts courses across domain, functional and behavioural competencies.
  3. Its associated 'Karmayogi' Digital Learning Facility was inaugurated at ISTM, Delhi.
  4. It serves as a mandatory recruitment examination portal for entry into the civil services.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q9. The Karmayogi Classroom, launched in January 2026, is an AI-enabled feature deployed on which platform and operated by which entity?

  • A. iGOT Karmayogi platform, operated by Karmayogi Bharat
  • B. e-HRMS 2.0 portal, operated by DoPT
  • C. DIKSHA platform, operated by the Ministry of Education
  • D. SWAYAM platform, operated by the UGC

Q10. With reference to the AI-enabled tools associated with Karmayogi Classroom, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. AI Saarthi is a conversational AI learning guide that helps officials discover relevant courses based on their role.
  2. AI Tutor is an in-course assistant that simplifies complex concepts and answers learner queries within course modules.
  3. The Karmayogi Classroom was launched by the Prime Minister at the India AI Impact Summit in February 2026.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. The event 'AI for Capacity Building: Transforming Governance' (January 2026), at which the Karmayogi Classroom was launched, was organised primarily by which one of the following bodies?

  • A. Capacity Building Commission
  • B. IndiaAI Mission
  • C. NITI Aayog
  • D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Q12. The Capacity Building Commission (CBC), constituted in 2021, is primarily mandated to perform which one of the following functions?

  • A. Exercise functional supervision over Central Training Institutions and harmonise training standards across the civil services
  • B. Own and operate the iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform
  • C. Conduct recruitment examinations for the All India Services
  • D. Function as the apex council under the Prime Minister's chairmanship