UPSC Notes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

AI is a strategic technology for India's economic growth, technological sovereignty, and global leadership. UPSC examines its applications, ethical implications, governance frameworks, and its role in achieving national development goals like Viksit Bharat 2047.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn like humans, encompassing areas like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. India's focus on AI is driven by its potential to revolutionize various sectors, enhance productivity, and foster a knowledge-based economy.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

IndiaAI Mission Outlay

Over ₹10,372 crore

Shared Compute Facility

Over 45,000 GPUs

AI Kosh Platform

Hosts 12,519 datasets, 307 AI models

AI Governance Guidelines

Released November 2025 (safe, inclusive, trustworthy AI)

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaScience & Technology
Conceptual areaIndian Economy
Conceptual areaGovernance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)Implements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • IndiaAI Mission: ₹10,372 crore outlay.
  • Focus on compute infrastructure (45,000 GPUs).
  • Supports LLMs/SLMs, AI Kosh platform for data.
  • Promotes AI skill development & regional labs.
  • Emphasizes safe, inclusive, trustworthy AI governance.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Science & TechnologyIndian EconomyGovernance

Digital India Nears 11 Years, Driving India's Next Phase of Technology-Led Growth through Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Digital Public Infrastructure and Affordable Digital Connectivity

27 Jun 2026 · India is actively building an indigenous AI ecosystem through the IndiaAI Mission, focusing on shared compute infrastructure, foundation models (LLMs/SLMs), data platforms (AI Kosh), skill development, and ethical AI governance. The India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcased India's global leadership in trustworthy AI.

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