The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 27 July 2026 by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
It amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Proposed measures include imprisonment up to 10 years and penalties up to ₹10 crore for paper leaks.
Investigations must be completed within 60 days and cases tried in Special Fast Track Courts.
The Bill follows widespread protests over irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET controversy.
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General Awareness > Current Legislation
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Indian Acts was passed in the year 2005?
Answer: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
An exam conducted by a notified public authority (e.g. UPSC, SSC, NTA, railway and banking recruitment bodies)