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Current Affairs 21 May 2026

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  • Centre orders crackdown on NEET-UG 2026 misinformation networks, seeks foolproof conduct of exam
  • Government asks social media companies to act against NEET-UG misinformation and disruptive campaigns

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Centre orders crackdown on NEET-UG 2026 misinformation networks, seeks foolproof conduct of exam

The Union education ministry has directed security and intelligence agencies, along with state authorities, to crack down on organised networks allegedly spreading misinformation about the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The move follows widespread online rumours about paper leaks and malpractices that triggered anxiety among aspirants and led to sporadic protests in some cities. The government has asked social media platforms to promptly remove false or unverified content relating to NEET-UG under existing IT rules. Officials emphasised that only notifications issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the ministry should be treated as authentic. The directive also includes tighter coordination with state police forces on exam-day security and logistics. The ministry warned of strict action against individuals or groups attempting to undermine the integrity of the exam ecosystem. This comes amid heightened public scrutiny of high-stakes entrance exams and calls for greater transparency.

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The NEET-UG examination in India is conducted by which of the following bodies?

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Government asks social media companies to act against NEET-UG misinformation and disruptive campaigns

The Union government has formally asked major social media platforms to identify and restrict accounts and content spreading misinformation about the NEET-UG 2026 examination. Officials stated that some accounts appeared to be part of coordinated campaigns aimed at eroding public trust in national entrance examinations. The platforms have been reminded of their due diligence obligations under the IT Act and related rules to remove harmful or misleading content when notified by authorities. The move includes closer data sharing between the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), the education ministry and enforcement agencies. Authorities are particularly focused on false messages about exam cancellations, altered answer keys and fabricated official notices. The government reiterated that spreading deliberate misinformation could attract penal provisions under various statutes. Social media firms have reportedly begun internal reviews of flagged content related to NEET-UG.

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Under Indian law, large social media platforms are treated as which of the following for regulatory purposes?

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