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Current Affairs 29 May 2026

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  • Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and NTA over alleged NEET-UG paper leak, seeks response by July 8
  • Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vows strict action over exam paper leaks, says “no one will be spared”

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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and NTA over alleged NEET-UG paper leak, seeks response by July 8

The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Union government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) over allegations of paper leak and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.[1][2] A bench reportedly observed that even “0.001%” or “0.01%” negligence in a high‑stakes exam affecting lakhs of students must be thoroughly dealt with.[1] The Court has asked the Centre and NTA to file detailed responses by around early July and clubbed multiple petitions seeking cancellation or retest.[1][2] Petitioners have alleged organized malpractice, use of cheating mafias, and compromised exam centres. The Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan publicly stated that no one involved in irregularities or leaks would be spared and called for strict action.[2] The controversy has triggered protests by students and political parties in several cities, demanding transparency, accountability, and in some cases a fresh examination.[1][2] The case is now a major national governance and education policy issue, with implications for exam reforms and NTA’s future functioning.

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In relation to NEET-UG 2026 irregularities, which body is primarily responsible for conducting the examination?

GOVERNANCE

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vows strict action over exam paper leaks, says “no one will be spared”

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stated that the central government will take stringent action against anyone involved in exam irregularities, including alleged paper leaks in national‑level entrance tests such as NEET-UG.[2] He emphasized that the integrity of competitive examinations is non‑negotiable and that accountability will be fixed after investigations.[2] The Minister’s remarks came amid widespread outrage, protests, and litigation regarding alleged malpractices in the recent NEET-UG examination.[1][2] Pradhan also indicated that the government is open to systemic reforms in the exam ecosystem, including stronger safeguards, technological measures, and legal provisions.[2] His statement is intended to reassure students and parents that the government is responsive to their concerns about fairness and transparency. The comments align with the Union’s stance in the Supreme Court, where it has been asked to respond on the alleged irregularities by early July.[1][2] This development situates exam governance as a prominent national policy and political issue.

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Who is the Union minister currently responsible for the Education portfolio in the Government of India, as referenced in the context of the recent exam leak controversy?

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