NEET leak and Public Examinations amendment law

1. Question 1Answer D

   NEET-UG 2026, cancelled on 12 May 2026 over an alleged paper leak, was re-held on:

   • A3 June 2026
   • B12 June 2026
   • C26 July 2026
   • DCorrect answer: 21 June 2026

   Core Trigger: NEET-UG 2026, held 3 May, was cancelled on 12 May 2026 over an alleged paper leak; re-held 21 June.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   Who leads the High-Powered Task Force on examination reforms announced on 26 July 2026?

   • AN.R. Narayana Murthy
   • BAshwini Vaishnaw
   • CCorrect answer: Nandan Nilekani
   • DDharmendra Pradhan

   Policy Response: On 26 July 2026 a High-Powered Task Force on examination reforms, led by Nandan Nilekani, was announced.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   Which Minister of State introduced the Public Examinations amendment Bill?

   • AArjun Ram Meghwal
   • BCorrect answer: Dr Jitendra Singh
   • CKiren Rijiju
   • DSukanta Majumdar

   Current Head: Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS Personnel, introduced the Bill; Personnel is the law's nodal ministry.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Consider: 1. Every State and UT must designate a Special Fast Track Court. 2. Trial must end within one year of chargesheet. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Key Term: Every State and UT must designate a Special Fast Track Court; trial within three months of chargesheet.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   Unfair means now draws 5-10 years in jail and a fine up to:

   • ARs 10 lakh
   • BRs 1 crore
   • CRs 5 crore
   • DCorrect answer: Rs 50 lakh

   Data: Unfair means now draws 5-10 years and a fine up to Rs 50 lakh, up from 3-5 years.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   Act No. 10 of 2026 on public examinations received presidential assent on:

   • A29 July 2026
   • BCorrect answer: 31 July 2026
   • C30 July 2026
   • D26 July 2026

   India Link: Parliament passed the Bill on 29-30 July 2026; assent on 31 July made it Act No. 10 of 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 7

7. Question 7Answer C

   Appeals under the amended law lie to which forum?

   • ASingle-judge High Court bench
   • BSupreme Court directly
   • CCorrect answer: Two-judge High Court bench
   • DSpecial Fast Track Court

   Appellate Forum: Appeals lie to a two-judge High Court bench within 30 days.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   The principal 2024 Act on public examination offences received assent on:

   • ACorrect answer: 12 February 2024
   • B21 June 2024
   • C3 May 2024
   • D12 May 2026

   Founded: The principal Act received assent on 12 February 2024 and took effect on 21 June 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   After NEET-UG 2024, the Centre set up an expert committee in June 2024 headed by:

   • ADr K. Kasturirangan
   • BJustice R.M. Lodha
   • CCorrect answer: Dr K. Radhakrishnan
   • DDr V.K. Saraswat

   Landmark Step: After NEET-UG 2024, the Centre set up the Dr K. Radhakrishnan expert committee in June 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1. All offences under the 2024 Act are cognizable. 2. All of them are non-compoundable. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Doctrine: All offences under the 2024 Act are cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 044, point 12

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