Syllabus: GS-I
Subject: Society and Social Justice Â
Topic: Education
Issue: Exam_Paper_Leak.
Context: The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 introduced in the parliament.
Key Provisions:
- To address widespread exam malpractices disrupting recruitment processes.
- Aim for transparency, fairness, and credibility in the examination system.
- It lists various unfair actions including leaking question papers and tampering with answer sheets.
- Applies to exams by designated authorities and central government ministries.
- Offences are non-bailable, and non-compoundable, with punishments including imprisonment and fines.
