Parliament Monsoon Session: Anti-Paper Leak Bill Passed, Gen Z Protests, and Academic Row
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Parliament monsoon session is ongoing with key legislative business, including the passage of the anti-paper leak bill and debates on Gen Z protests. The session also features a controversy over Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' remark, drawing criticism from academics.
Background
The monsoon session of Parliament typically takes place in July-August. The anti-paper leak bill was introduced to address rampant examination paper leaks in India. The Gen Z protests refer to recent student demonstrations, possibly against alleged injustices, leading to FIRs and social media account takedowns.
Key facts
The anti-paper leak bill was passed in Parliament on Thursday after a brief debate amid Opposition uproar.
NDA leaders hailed the anti-paper leak bill's passage.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, questioned the government's reforms, saying replacing a minister alone is not enough.
Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of threatening Gen Z by filing FIRs and taking down social media accounts.
Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' remark against IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti drew criticism from VCs and academics, who sought an apology.
Legislative matters taken up: Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Lok Sabha); Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 (Lok Sabha); Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Rajya Sabha).
Rahul Gandhi said, 'You are India's past. Be careful about how you treat India's future.'
The session is ongoing with multiple bills and debates.
Academics accused Priyanka Gandhi of undermining the dignity of the academic community.
Kharge said, 'The minister is gone, but you are still not making any effort to bring reforms.'
Prelims pointers
- Monsoon session of Parliament
- Anti-paper leak bill
- Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha: Mallikarjun Kharge
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi
- IIT Madras Director: Professor V Kamakoti
- Gen Z protests
- NDA (National Democratic Alliance)
Mains angles
- Discuss the effectiveness of anti-paper leak legislation in ensuring fair examinations.
- Critically examine the role of opposition in parliamentary debates on governance reforms.
- Analyze the impact of social media and FIRs on freedom of expression of youth.
- Evaluate the ethical dimensions of personal remarks in parliamentary discourse.
- Examine the significance of legislative amendments in the MSME sector for economic growth.