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UPSC CSE Mains 2026 · GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

What 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.

Theme

T147 AI, semiconductors, robotics & emerging digital tech

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask agentic AI and its risks, semiconductor mission challenges, AI in diagnosis and privacy, robots for hazardous labour, digital signatures and 3D printing.

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