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26 July 2026

Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and end of student protests

The topic highlights critical governance issues regarding examination integrity, the use of surveillance technology in protests, and the legislative response to systemic administrative failures, which are directly relevant to GS2 and GS4 syllabus themes.

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  • Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following 36 days of student protests at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, over recurring paper leaks in public examinations.
  • The government appointed Pralhad Joshi as the new Union Education Minister.
  • Protesters' demands included financial compensation for families of students who died by suicide following exam cancellations and the withdrawal of FIRs against student agitators.
  • The government agreed to provide compensation within existing rules and withdraw FIRs registered against protesters.
  • The protest, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), utilized social media for coordination and crowdfunding, highlighting issues of exam integrity and youth unemployment.
  • Delhi Police reported using facial recognition technology to identify approximately 2,500 individuals linked to the protests and registered 15 FIRs, including charges of rioting and attempt to murder.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the spread of disinformation via AI-generated deepfake videos during the agitation.
  • The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, contextually relates to the broader legislative efforts to curb examination malpractices.
  • The protest movement highlighted the role of youth in demanding democratic accountability and the challenges of maintaining institutional integrity in public examinations.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of student-led movements in shaping public policy and ensuring democratic accountability in India. Discuss the challenges of balancing the right to protest with the maintenance of public order. 150 words
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  2. The integrity of public examination systems is critical for ensuring social mobility and meritocracy in India. Analyze the systemic issues contributing to examination malpractices and evaluate the efficacy of legislative measures like the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act in addressing these challenges. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026?

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