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 ?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 3 only ✓ UPSC's answer
Why the answer is (d)
• The AI Impact Summit (New Delhi, February 2026) was the first such global summit hosted in the Global South, following Bletchley Park, Seoul and Paris.
• Statement 1 is wrong: the Summit's three foundational Sutras were People, Planet and Progress — not 'Planning'.
• Statement 2 is wrong: the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI is a voluntary, non-binding framework; the Declaration acknowledged it while respecting national laws, but did not make it binding.
• Statement 3 is correct: the New Delhi Declaration was organised around seven Chakras (pillars), including Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI, alongside themes such as human capital, resilience and inclusion.
• Hence 3 only, option (d).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- Statements 1 and 2 are wrong: the third Sutra is Planet, and the Charter is non-binding.
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- Statement 1 misnames a Sutra and statement 2 wrongly calls the Charter binding.
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- Statement 2 is wrong: the Charter for Democratic Diffusion is voluntary, not binding.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, held on 24 May 2026. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.