Authorities have done little to address grievances of students over paper leaks & mismanagement in conduct of exams. It is leading to loss of labour as well as emotional distress.
Computer-based tests, if used, should be conducted only in government-controlled centres, a Digvijay Singh-led Standing Committee has said in Parliament.
Govt-appointed panel led by former ISRO chief had recommended transition of exams like NEET-UG to an online format, Aadhaar-based biometric verification of candidates at exam centres.
On 28 August, the court held six former Rajasthan Public Service Commission members guilty of the paper leak. One of the members resigned as RPSC member Monday.
Nalanda resident Mukhiya was wanted by Bihar Police as well as CBI for his alleged role in compromising several competitive exams. Arrest comes after reward for information was increased.
CBI filed the report after confirming there was no paper leak. A school student doctored a screenshot & earned Rs 20,000 by falsely promising to share the next exam paper.
Bihar Public Service Commission’s measures now include control centres, strongrooms, trucks with digital locks and more. But they have done little to stem the tide of leaks.
The steps are being taken following recommendations by a govt panel, set up to suggest reforms in entrance exams conducted by NTA after allegations of irregularities in the 2024 NEET-UG.
Global media on how limited job opportunities drive aspirants to prepare for govt jobs for yrs & sometimes resort to shortcuts. It also reports on Delhiites' efforts to escape the smog.
By encouraging citizens to work from home or carpool, PM Narendra Modi is not idealising the pandemic. He is urging Indians to undertake actions that policy cannot swiftly achieve.
Speaking at Annual Business Summit organised by CII, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also spoke about supply side disruptions, strategic fuel reserves and the push for piped gas.
One of the key and far-reaching appointments will be that of the new director of Intelligence Bureau. Current IB chief Tapan Deka’s second extension ends in June.
These elections mark completion of BJP-secular party divide purely on Hindu-Muslim basis. BJP’s rivals are increasingly looking like Muslim parties though their leaders are all Hindus.
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