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Application of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This concept highlights the government's push for e-governance, digital transformation, and equipping civil servants with future-ready skills, which are crucial for modern public service delivery and addressing contemporary challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into public administration to enhance efficiency, personalize learning, and improve service delivery, representing a significant shift towards tech-driven governance and future-ready civil services.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

AI Courses for Officials

iGOT Karmayogi platform hosts over 218 courses on AI and Emerging Technologies for government officials.

Personalized Learning Tools

Features like iGOT AI Tutor, iGOT AI Sarthi, and AI-CBP Tool are introduced for personalized learning and competency mapping.

Accessibility Enhancement

AI is used for providing subtitles and transcripts in 11 major Indian languages, enhancing content accessibility.

Focus Areas

AI applications in education, skilling, office productivity, agriculture, public health, AI security, and cybersecurity.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaIndian Polity & Governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Karmayogi Bharat (KB)Implements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • AI courses for officials on iGOT platform.
  • AI Tutor, AI Sarthi for personalized learning.
  • AI for multilingual subtitles/transcripts.
  • Focus on AI in various public domains (health, agri, cyber).
  • Part of broader digital transformation in governance.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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 f...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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 f...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2025Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the...

International RelationsOpen question
2024Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements : 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Govern...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

Indian PolityOpen question
2019Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is create...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2017Statement-based questions, Policy measures

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of ou...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2016Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Topic timeline

Indian Polity & Governance
Prelims 2016· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Policy measures

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of ou...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is create...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

Open question
Prelims 2024· Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements : 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Govern...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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 f...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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 f...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

Open question

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: MISSION KARMAYOGI & iGOT DIGITAL CAPACITY BUILDING

05 Aug 2026 · AI is being leveraged in government capacity building programs like Mission Karmayogi to offer specialized courses, personalized learning tools (AI Tutor, Sarthi), and improve accessibility through multilingual support, driving digital transformation in governance.

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UPSC Prelims PYQs on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

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 f...

2026·Science & Technology
Solve

Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the...

2025·International Relations
Solve

Consider the following 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. Digi Locker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms?

2022·Indian Polity
Solve

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India: 1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial o...

2026·Science & Technology
Solve

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of ou...

2017·Science & Technology
Solve

In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is create...

2019·Science & Technology
Solve

With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements : 1. To implement the scheme, the Central Govern...

2024·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

2016·Science & Technology
Solve

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