Mains Answer Writing - 28 Aug, 2026

GS3

Science & Technology

10 marks

India’s push for indigenous AI compute, foundation models and semiconductor capacity reflects the growing strategic importance of technological sovereignty. Examine how sovereign AI capabilities can strengthen India’s economic and national security.

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Tips for your answer

Connect AI sovereignty with control over the entire technology stack, not merely indigenous AI models.
IndiaAI Mission and India Semiconductor Mission are sufficient anchors.
Avoid equating technological sovereignty with complete self-sufficiency.

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