What is techno-diplomacy? Explain its key features. Discuss its growing relevance in contemporary foreign relations.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. What is techno-diplomacy? Explain its key features. Discuss its growing relevance in contemporary foreign relations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The increasing centrality of technology in global power politics, along with recent developments in AI, …

“Technological efficiency without ethical accountability can undermine democratic values.” Evaluate this statement. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with AI-based surveillance.

Q7. “Technological efficiency without ethical accountability can undermine democratic values.” Evaluate this statement. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with AI-based surveillance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Growing use of AI-based surveillance in governance raises ethical concerns regarding privacy, accountability and democratic values. Key Demand of the question The question requires …

Democratising AI Governance: Giving Society a Voice

Source:  IE Subject:  Science and Technology – developments and their applications Context: As the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence outpaces traditional regulation, there is an urgent call for participatory governance to ensure AI aligns with public values rather than just private interests. About Democratising AI Governance: Giving Society a Voice What it is? Democratising AI governance …

“India’s AI ambition will be constrained less by talent and more by compute, energy and institutional capacity”. Discuss.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT Q4. “India’s AI ambition will be constrained less by talent and more by compute, energy and institutional capacity”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question AI is now a strategic growth sector, but India’s ability to compete depends on whether it can build the …

Moltbook Platform

Source:  TOI Subject:  Science and Technology Context: A new online platform called Moltbook, has drawn global attention after AI agents began independently posting, debating, forming communities, belief systems and governance models. About Moltbook Platform: What is Moltbook? Moltbook is an AI-only social media platform where verified AI agents interact exclusively with other AI agents, while …

Legal frameworks designed for intermediary platforms are ill-suited to governance of generative AI systems. Assess the limitations of India’s existing digital liability regime. Discuss the implications for accountability in cases of AI-generated harm.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q3. Legal frameworks designed for intermediary platforms are ill-suited to governance of generative AI systems. Assess the limitations of India’s existing digital liability regime. Discuss the implications for accountability in cases of AI-generated harm. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

Deepfakes represent the new frontier of online harm. Identify the technological challenges involved in detecting synthetic media and assess India’s preparedness to counter such threats.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites Q6. Deepfakes represent the new frontier of online harm. Identify the technological challenges involved in detecting synthetic media and assess India’s preparedness to counter such threats. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Due to the rapid …

Data Ethics

Syllabus: Applied Ethics  Source:  CW  Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with the United Nations Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (UN SIAP) is hosting a three-day regional workshop on “Data Ethics, Governance, and Quality in a Changing Data Ecosystem.” About Data Ethics: What is Data Ethics? Data ethics …

AI Matryoshka

Source:  TH Context: Google unveiled its AI-first restructuring strategy called AI Matryoshka at the I/O Developers Conference 2025. This layered AI ecosystem is built around Gemini 2.5 models, reshaping how users, developers, and enterprises interact with technology. About AI Matryoshka: What is AI Matryoshka? A multi-layered AI ecosystem where Google’s core artificial intelligence acts as …

Paris AI Summit, 2025

Source:  IE Context: Indian Prime Minister is set to co-chair the Paris AI Summit on February 10-11, 2025, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. About the Paris AI Summit 2025: What is the Paris AI Summit? The Paris AI Summit 2025 is a high-level global conference focused on AI regulation, innovation, and ethical governance. It builds …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank

Source:   DD News  Context: The Ministry of Science and Technology launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank at the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024. About India’s First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Bank: Launched By: Minister of Science and Technology. Event: Unveiled during the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024. Purpose: To …

Rio G20 Summit

Syllabus: Multilateral Institution Source:  G20.org Context: The G20 Rio de Janeiro Declaration focuses on tackling global challenges and crises while fostering strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Major Outcomes of the Rio G20 Summit Declaration: Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty: Aim: Mobilize finance and knowledge-sharing for country-led programs to fight hunger and poverty. Features: Focus …