Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Public Examinations Bill
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 is set to be moved in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session. This bill aims to curb malpractices in public examinations, a pressing issue following recent paper leaks.
Background
The original Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act was enacted in 2024 to prevent unfair means in public examinations and enhance transparency. The 2026 amendment seeks to strengthen provisions further.
Key facts
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 will be moved by Minister Jitendra Singh.
The bill is listed for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session 2026.
It aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations conducted by central bodies.
The amendment likely addresses loopholes and introduces stricter penalties.
The original Act was passed in 2024 after widespread protests over exam paper leaks.
Prelims pointers
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Monsoon Session 2026
- Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh
- Lok Sabha
Mains angles
- Discuss the need for stringent laws to prevent unfair means in public examinations.
- Analyze the effectiveness of the original 2024 Act and the proposed amendments.
- Examine the role of parliamentary sessions in enacting governance reforms.