Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid Exam Irregularity Protests
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid widespread protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. The resignation has drawn reactions from public figures like Dinesh Karthik and Jwala Gutta, who commented on India's future.
Background
Dharmendra Pradhan served as Union Education Minister and was responsible for overseeing competitive exams like NEET, JEE, and others. Recent allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in these exams sparked student protests demanding his resignation.
Key facts
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister on Saturday.
The resignation followed widespread protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Public figures like cricketer Dinesh Karthik and badminton player Jwala Gutta reacted, stating 'Next Decade Is India's'.
The protests were fueled by concerns over the integrity of exams like NEET and JEE.
Pradhan's resignation is seen as a response to mounting pressure from students and opposition parties.
Prelims pointers
- Dharmendra Pradhan: Union Education Minister (resigned)
- Competitive examinations: NEET, JEE
- Alleged irregularities: paper leaks, exam malpractices
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Role of ministers in accountability for administrative failures
- GS2 Governance: Issues in examination system and reforms needed