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Current Affairs 26 July 2026

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  • NTA faces fresh UGC-NET paper leak allegations amid ongoing exam reforms
  • RBI-linked inflation concerns as June CPI seen breaching 4% target

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GOVERNANCE

NTA faces fresh UGC-NET paper leak allegations amid ongoing exam reforms

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing new allegations of a paper leak in the UGC-NET examination, intensifying scrutiny of India’s central exam-conducting body.[6] These claims come close on the heels of controversies surrounding the NEET-UG exam and reported errors in other NET papers, raising systemic concerns about high-stakes examination integrity.[6] The issue has triggered debate over the robustness of existing security protocols, digital systems, and standard operating procedures for national-level tests. Stakeholders, including students, teachers, and parliamentarians, have sought greater transparency, independent inquiry, and accountability in examination management. The government is reportedly reviewing NTA’s processes and considering technological and regulatory reforms to restore trust. Opposition parties are likely to raise the matter in Parliament and seek explanations from the Ministry of Education. The controversy could influence upcoming policy decisions on centralized testing, including possible restructuring of NTA or stronger statutory backing. For exam aspirants, the situation is critical because UGC-NET qualifies candidates for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship across India.

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The UGC-NET examination primarily serves which of the following purposes?

ECONOMY

RBI-linked inflation concerns as June CPI seen breaching 4% target

A Reuters poll of economists suggests that India’s consumer inflation in June likely breached the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of 4% for the first time in 16 months.[1] Higher food and fuel prices are cited as key drivers of the rise, compounded by a weak monsoon and global geopolitical tensions affecting energy costs.[1] The poll indicates that headline CPI may move closer to the upper band of the RBI’s tolerance range, raising questions about future rate decisions. Monetary policymakers must balance inflation management with growth concerns amid evolving domestic and global conditions. If sustained, elevated inflation could affect household budgets, real incomes, and consumption demand. The development is also relevant for fiscal planning and for government interventions in food and fuel markets. Economists are closely watching upcoming official data releases and RBI communications for signals on policy direction. This situation makes inflation trajectories, CPI components, and RBI’s inflation-targeting framework important for competitive exam preparation.

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Under India’s flexible inflation-targeting framework, the RBI’s medium-term CPI inflation target is set at which level?

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