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21Jan 2025

UGC Regulations vs State Laws: Autonomy at Stake

Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The ongoing conflict between UGC regulations and State University Acts, particularly over Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlights disputes on Centre-State relations and federalism. This issue has caused leadership crises in universities across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Punjab, necessitating judicial clarity on the scope of delegated legislation. Background of …

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13Jan 2025

States Oppose UGC Draft Rules on VC Appointments

Why in the news? States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal object to new UGC regulations that give Governors greater control in appointing Vice-Chancellors, citing concerns over federalism and state rights in higher education appointments. Draft Rules for VC Appointments: The UGC draft regulations, 2025 specify that a Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointing VCs must …

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30Nov 2024

Odisha Proposes Strict Anti-Cheating Law for Examinations

Why in the news? Odisha introduces a new anti-cheating law to prevent unfair practices in public exams. The proposed Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 aims to curb cheating and impose severe penalties on violators, including service providers. Objective and Background: Odisha aims to introduce the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, …

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25Sep 2024

SC Condemns Punjab’s Expanded NRI Quota

Why in the news? The Supreme Court condemned Punjab’s move to expand the NRI quota in medical colleges, calling it a “fraud” on the education system. A bench led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud dismissed petitions challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had quashed the expanded quota. The bench stressed that the NRI …

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