UPSC-IAS~IFoS~IPS Prelims Exam The Hindu Current Affairs
UPSC-IAS~IFoS~IPS Prelims Exam The Hindu Current Affairs
UPSC-IAS~IFoS~IPS Prelims Exam The Hindu Current Affairs
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
On February 15 2024, President Droupadi Murmu granted her assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024.
Public examinations refer to examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission, Railway Recruitment Board, National Testing Agency, and Departments of the central government.
New law stipulates a jail sentence ranging from six months up to two years along with fines between Rs 10,000 to Rs 5 lakh for students caught attempting to cheat in public exams conducted by designated testing bodies.
Those found guilty of using unfair practices during examinations face a ban from appearing for any national or state level examination for six months to lifetime depending on severity of ethical misconduct.