NEET Paper Leak: Govt Amends Law, NTA Terminates 47 Officials
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Amid widespread protests over the NEET paper leak, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the anti-paper leak law. The NTA has terminated 47 officials, and PM Modi has assured strict action. Actor Rajpal Yadav has urged dialogue to address the issue.
Background
The NEET-UG 2024 exam faced allegations of a paper leak, leading to protests by students and political parties. The government has been under pressure to take stringent action and reform the examination system.
Key facts
Union Cabinet approved amendments to the anti-paper leak law to be tabled in Parliament.
NTA terminated 47 officials in connection with the NEET paper leak.
PM Modi assured strict action against those guilty of the paper leak.
Actor Rajpal Yadav called for dialogue to resolve the protests.
The amendments aim to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks.
Prelims pointers
- NEET-UG: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate medical courses.
- NTA: National Testing Agency, conducts NEET-UG.
- Anti-paper leak law: Likely refers to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Mains angles
- GS2: Issues relating to development and management of social sector/services relating to education.
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors.
- GS3: Role of regulatory bodies like NTA in maintaining exam integrity.