UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Q1. The India-AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, holds which one of the following distinctions in the global AI summit series?

  • A. It was the first AI summit in the series ever hosted in the Global South
  • B. It was the very first edition of the global AI summit series
  • C. It was the first AI summit to produce a legally binding global treaty
  • D. It was the first AI summit jointly chaired by two heads of government

Q2. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, adopted at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, was endorsed by how many countries and international organisations?

  • A. 13
  • B. 22
  • C. 92
  • D. 100

Q3. With reference to the conceptual framework of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The three foundational pillars of the Summit are termed 'Sutras' and comprise People, Planet and Progress. 2. These pillars are operationalised through seven working groups termed 'Chakras'. 3. 'Planet' is one of the Seven Chakras of the Summit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The three foundational pillars of the Summit are termed 'Sutras' and comprise People, Planet and Progress.
  2. These pillars are operationalised through seven working groups termed 'Chakras'.
  3. 'Planet' is one of the Seven Chakras of the Summit.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which one of the following is listed among the Seven Chakras (working groups) of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026?

  • A. Progress
  • B. People
  • C. Democratizing AI Resources
  • D. Planet

Q5. With reference to the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact (2026), consider the following statements: 1. The Declaration was endorsed by 92 countries and international organisations. 2. The Declaration notes the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI as a voluntary, non-binding framework. 3. The Declaration includes the Voluntary Guiding Principles on Resilient, Innovative and Efficient AI. 4. The Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI is a legally binding treaty that overrides national laws. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The Declaration was endorsed by 92 countries and international organisations.
  2. The Declaration notes the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI as a voluntary, non-binding framework.
  3. The Declaration includes the Voluntary Guiding Principles on Resilient, Innovative and Efficient AI.
  4. The Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI is a legally binding treaty that overrides national laws.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q6. The 'Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI', referred to in the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. A voluntary, non-binding framework to promote access to foundational AI resources while respecting national laws
  • B. A binding international treaty mandating the open-sourcing of all frontier AI models
  • C. A financial mechanism pooling GPU capacity among endorsing member states
  • D. A statutory regulator empowered to certify AI safety standards worldwide

Q7. The first summit in the global AI summit series, which produced the Bletchley Declaration, was hosted in which year and country?

  • A. 2023, United Kingdom
  • B. 2024, South Korea
  • C. 2025, France
  • D. 2023, United States

Q8. With reference to the evolution of the global AI summit series, consider the following statements matching each edition with its principal focus: 1. Bletchley Park Summit — AI safety and risks. 2. Seoul Summit — innovation and inclusion. 3. Paris Summit — AI action and adoption. 4. New Delhi Summit — restricted solely to AI safety risks. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Bletchley Park Summit — AI safety and risks.
  2. Seoul Summit — innovation and inclusion.
  3. Paris Summit — AI action and adoption.
  4. New Delhi Summit — restricted solely to AI safety risks.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4

Q9. With reference to the commitments and investment pledges announced at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments were announced by 13 frontier model developers. 2. Over USD 200 billion in AI-related investments were announced at the Summit. 3. The single largest investment commitment, of USD 110 billion, was announced by the Adani group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments were announced by 13 frontier model developers.
  2. Over USD 200 billion in AI-related investments were announced at the Summit.
  3. The single largest investment commitment, of USD 110 billion, was announced by the Adani group.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. With reference to the Frontier AI Impact Commitments and investment announcements at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The Frontier AI Impact Commitments were signed by 13 frontier model developers. 2. Reliance announced about USD 110 billion in AI investment. 3. Adani announced about USD 100 billion in AI investment. 4. The total AI-related investment announced at the Summit exceeded USD 500 billion. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The Frontier AI Impact Commitments were signed by 13 frontier model developers.
  2. Reliance announced about USD 110 billion in AI investment.
  3. Adani announced about USD 100 billion in AI investment.
  4. The total AI-related investment announced at the Summit exceeded USD 500 billion.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. For which one of the following achievements did the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 set a Guinness World Record?

  • A. Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours
  • B. Largest number of countries ever endorsing a single AI declaration
  • C. Most GPUs provisioned by a single national AI mission
  • D. Largest AI exhibition by number of participating exhibitors

Q12. With reference to the theme and organisation of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The theme of the Summit was 'Welfare for All, Happiness of All'. 2. The slogan of the Summit was 'Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide'. 3. The nodal ministry for the Summit was the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 4. The Summit was anchored through the Digital India Mission. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. The theme of the Summit was 'Welfare for All, Happiness of All'.
  2. The slogan of the Summit was 'Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide'.
  3. The nodal ministry for the Summit was the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
  4. The Summit was anchored through the Digital India Mission.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4