PM Modi Announces Exam Reforms, Nilekani Task Force
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance
Why in news
Prime Minister Modi has announced major exam reforms, including a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul the examination system. A new law with strict rules is also planned to prevent exam scams.
Background
The exam system in India has faced issues like paper leaks and malpractices, leading to demands for reform. The government has previously taken steps to digitize exams and improve transparency.
Key facts
Centre set up a task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to reform the exam system.
PM Modi announced a new law with strict rules to stop exam scams.
The reforms aim to improve transparency and integrity of examinations.
Task force will likely recommend technological and procedural changes.
The move follows recent exam paper leak incidents.
Prelims pointers
- Nandan Nilekani: Infosys co-founder, former UIDAI chairman.
- Task force: high-level committee for exam reforms.
- New law: proposed to criminalize exam malpractices.
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for education sector reforms.
- GS2: Role of technology in improving governance and transparency.
- GS3: Issues of corruption and malpractices in public examinations.