AI in India: MeitY Initiatives MCQs for UPSC & SSC Exams

1.

By 2026, the National AI Research Centers are expected to play a more significant role in:

A Regulating AI hardware manufacturing.

B Developing foundational AI models and promoting their responsible deployment.

C Setting international AI standards exclusively.

D Managing social media platforms.

2.

Which of the following is a likely outcome of the expanded scope of National AI Research Centers?

A Decreased funding for AI research.

B Increased focus on AI ethics and societal impact studies.

C Reduced collaboration between academia and industry.

D Slower development of AI talent in India.

3.

The expansion of the scope of National AI Research Centers in 2026 is primarily aimed at:

A Reducing the number of AI research projects.

B Focusing solely on theoretical AI research.

C Broadening research into diverse application areas and interdisciplinary studies.

D Limiting collaboration with international institutions.

4.

In which year did MeitY significantly ramp up its efforts to accelerate AI adoption for national development, aligning with global trends?

A 2023

B 2024

C 2025

D 2026

5.

What is a key objective of MeitY's accelerated AI adoption strategy for national development?

A To restrict AI usage to research institutions only.

B To foster innovation and create AI-driven solutions for societal challenges.

C To prioritize foreign AI technologies over domestic ones.

D To focus solely on AI for defense applications.

6.

Which Union Ministry is spearheading the initiative to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption for national development in India?

A Ministry of Science and Technology

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

C NITI Aayog

D Ministry of Commerce and Industry

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-10-27