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Current Affairs 23 July 2026

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  • Union Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore for Census 2027
  • Government indicates no plan to remove Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak row

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Union Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore for Census 2027

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to conduct the Census of India 2027 at an estimated cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore.[6] Communications and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that this will be the first full-scale census after the delayed 2021 exercise, which could not be held as scheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] The approval covers preparatory activities, field operations, data processing, and modernisation of census infrastructure.[6] The upcoming census is expected to have a strong digital component, building upon earlier plans for electronic data collection and use of updated technology platforms.[6] The government views the exercise as critical for planning welfare schemes, infrastructure, and resource allocation across states and Union Territories.[6] The census will also provide updated demographic, socio-economic, and housing data at national, state, district and sub-district levels.[6] Detailed timelines and operational guidelines are expected to be issued by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner in the coming months.[6] This decision marks a key step in resuming India’s decennial census tradition after an unprecedented delay.[6]

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Government indicates no plan to remove Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak row

The central government is likely not to remove Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite opposition demands linked to alleged NEET examination irregularities.[3] Official indications suggest that the government believes the minister is not personally responsible for the reported paper leak and other irregularities.[3] The Centre is, however, reportedly considering compensation for families of students who died by suicide in the aftermath of the controversy.[3] The government has signalled openness to dialogue with protesters, including those led by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJP), to address grievances.[3] It has also stated that Parliament remains the appropriate forum for discussing the issue and framing policy solutions.[3] Parallelly, Dharmendra Pradhan has accused opposition leaders—particularly Rahul Gandhi and the Congress—of exploiting students politically and staging protests outside the Prime Minister’s residence.[5] The broader debate concerns accountability in national entrance examinations and reforms in testing systems.[3][5] The issue continues to generate significant public and political attention due to its impact on aspirants’ careers.[3][5]

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