Face2News/New Delhi
Govt has shunted out National Testing Agency DG Subodh Kumar Singh. He is placed on 'compulsory wait' in DoPT. Pradeep Singh Kharola appointed as new DG.
• Ministry of Education constitutes a High-Level Committee of Experts under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman, ISRO and Chairman BoG, IIT Kanpur, to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations. The Committee to make recommendations on Reform in mechanism of examination process, improvement in Data Security protocols and structure and functioning of NTA.
• CBI handed over the investigation of alleged irregularities in NEET (UG) Examination 2024 for comprehensive investigation.
• Government has notified the Public Examination act to curb unfair practices and paper leaks. Provisions of Rs 1 crore fine, jail up to 10 years for offenders.