Pralhad Joshi appointed Union Education Minister after NEET row
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Union Education Minister, replacing Dharmendra Pradhan who resigned amid nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak. The change comes as the government faces intense scrutiny over the integrity of the medical entrance exam.
Background
The NEET UG 2024 exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, but allegations of a paper leak and irregularities led to widespread protests and legal challenges. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Council of Ministers, and President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation.
Key facts
Pralhad Joshi takes additional charge as Union Education Minister.
He replaces Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned amid NEET paper leak protests.
President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan's resignation.
Joshi retains his existing portfolios along with Education.
The NEET paper leak triggered nationwide student protests.
Prelims pointers
- Pralhad Joshi: Union Education Minister (additional charge)
- Dharmendra Pradhan: Former Union Education Minister
- NEET UG: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate medical courses
- President Droupadi Murmu accepted resignation
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Role of Council of Ministers and resignation in parliamentary democracy
- GS2 Governance: Accountability in public examination systems and handling of irregularities