Information Technology and AI

12 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Information Technology and AI, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Information Technology and AI toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q16What is agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) ? Explain its working. Describe its applications with suitable examples. Discuss the advantages, risks and challenges associated with agentic AI systems.15 marks · 250 words
2. 2025 Q16India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India ? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2024 Q6What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards?10 marks · 150 words
4. 2024 Q10Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2023 Q2What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2023 Q5Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare?10 marks · 150 words
7. 2020 Q15COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic.15 marks · 250 words
8. 2018 Q19Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?15 marks · 250 words
9. 2015 Q4How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken in this regard ?12.5 marks · 200 words
10. 2015 Q13Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.12.5 marks · 200 words
11. 2013 Q15What do you understand by Umpire Decision Review System in Cricket ? Discuss its various components. Explain how silicone tape on the edge of a bat may fool the system ?10 marks · 200 words
12. 2013 Q16(a)What is a digital signature ? What does its authentication mean ? Give various salient built-in features of a digital signature.5 marks · 100 words

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