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9 August 2026

Youth Protests and Education Minister Resignation

The topic addresses critical governance issues regarding recruitment transparency, examination integrity, and the broader economic challenge of youth unemployment, which are core themes in GS2 and GS3.

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  • Prime Minister emphasized that youth should question established norms and actively seek solutions to national challenges.
  • IIT-Delhi 57th convocation: Over 3,000 degrees conferred, including 587 Ph.D. scholars.
  • Inauguration of 'Param Pragya', an AI-powered high-performance supercomputing facility at IIT-Delhi's Sonipat campus.
  • Government focus on emerging sectors: AI, data centers, critical minerals, deep-sea exploration, quantum computing, and energy security.
  • Concerns raised by students regarding recurring paper leaks in recruitment examinations (e.g., Sub Inspector, Constable, Lekhpal, RO/ARO exams in Uttar Pradesh).
  • Debate on the role of youth potential and data in the 21st-century economy; emphasis on the intersection of youth demographics and data-driven progress.
  • Challenges in the labor market: Concerns regarding high unemployment rates and the shift toward gig-economy or informal labor roles.
  • Former Education Minister stated that resignation was not a prestige issue and emphasized the need to address the aspirations of the younger generation.

Questions

  1. The integrity of recruitment examinations is fundamental to the meritocratic functioning of the state. Discuss the systemic challenges contributing to recurring paper leaks and suggest institutional reforms to ensure the sanctity of public service examinations. 150 words
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  2. India's demographic dividend is often cited as a key driver for its 21st-century economic growth. Analyze the role of data-driven technological advancements, such as Artificial Intelligence, in leveraging this potential. How can the government bridge the gap between academic output and the requirements of the modern labor market? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Param Pragya' facility, recently inaugurated at the IIT-Delhi Sonipat campus, is primarily associated with which of the following?

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