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Current Affairs 2 June 2026

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  • Supreme Court refuses plea to hold NEET-UG retest in computer-based mode
  • Government raises sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38

…and 6 more stories on Economy, National, International, Polity & Governance.

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Polity & Governance

Supreme Court refuses plea to hold NEET-UG retest in computer-based mode

The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a plea seeking that the NEET-UG 2026 retest scheduled for June 21 be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode instead of the present pen-and-paper format. The petitioners had argued that a CBT mode would ensure greater transparency, faster evaluation, and reduced chances of irregularities. A bench of the Court declined to interfere with the examination process at this stage, effectively allowing the National Testing Agency (NTA) to proceed with its notified pattern. The matter arises in the context of earlier controversies and litigation around alleged irregularities and demands for cancellation or retest of NEET-UG. The Court reiterated that it would not micromanage the conduct of exams unless there was strong evidence of systemic failure. The order is significant for lakhs of aspirants who will now have to prepare for the retest in the traditional offline mode. It also signals judicial deference to examination bodies in operational matters, despite public criticism over exam management.

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Which examination’s retest was at issue in the Supreme Court plea seeking conduct in computer-based mode?

Polity & Governance

Government raises sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38

The Union government has promulgated an ordinance to amend the law governing the strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India. The amendment increases the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. This move is aimed at improving the Court’s capacity to handle its heavy caseload and reduce backlog. The decision comes amid persistent concern over delays in disposal of cases and mounting pendency across all levels of the judiciary. By raising the upper limit, the government creates space for future appointments, subject to the collegium’s recommendations and presidential approval. The ordinance route indicates urgency, as the change was made before a full Parliamentary session could consider a regular amendment bill. The impact will depend on how swiftly vacancies are filled and how case management is reformed in tandem with increased strength.

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After the recent ordinance, what is the new sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice of India?

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