PM Modi Praises Anti-Paper Leak Bill for Robust Exam System
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released an Instagram video praising the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, highlighting its role in making the exam system more robust and trustworthy. This comes amid ongoing concerns over exam paper leaks in India.
Background
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 was introduced to curb malpractices in competitive exams. It aims to deter paper leaks and other unfair means through strict penalties.
Key facts
PM Modi praised the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in an Instagram video.
The Bill aims to make the exam system more robust and trustworthy.
It is officially called the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024.
The Bill proposes stringent punishment for paper leaks and organized cheating.
It covers central government recruitment exams and entrance tests.
Offenses under the Bill are cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.
The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in February 2024.
It seeks to protect the interests of honest candidates.
Prelims pointers
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
- Cognizable, non-bailable, non-compoundable offenses
- Coverage: central government recruitment exams and entrance tests
- Passed by Lok Sabha in February 2024
Mains angles
- Discuss the need for a stringent law to prevent paper leaks and its impact on the credibility of public examinations.
- Critically examine the provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 in ensuring fair exams.
- Evaluate the role of technology and legal measures in curbing exam malpractices in India.