Ex-ISRO chief-led committee attempted exam reform prior to Team Nilekani's efforts

Before Team Nilekani, ex-ISRO chief-led panel tried to fix exams. (See the linked source for details.)

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Prelims-testable facts

01A high-level committee led by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan was formed in 2024 to suggest reforms.
02The CBI investigation revealed that candidates paid to obtain solved NEET-UG papers before the exam, facilitated by a centre superintendent.
03Nandan Nilekani-led task force is aimed at enhancing transparency and security in the National Testing Agency's examination process.
04Former ISRO chief S. Somanath is a member of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force.
05The previous panel led by ex-ISRO chief emphasized on computer-based testing and technology-driven measures.
06A CBI investigation was conducted into the NEET-UG paper leak in 2024.
07The government formed a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform the National Testing Agency's examination process.

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Most people think that the ex-ISRO chief-led panel was formed after the Nandan Nilekani-led task force, but actually it was before.
Most people think that the previous panel did not recommend any reforms, but actually they emphasized on computer-based testing and technology-driven measures.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the role of a panel led by former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair in addressing exam-related issues in India.

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Which ministry was responsible for education policy in 2012?

A.Ministry of Human Resource Development
B.Ministry of Education
C.Ministry of Science and Technology
D.Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Human Resource Development was the nodal ministry for education policy in 2012, overseeing key initiatives like the Right to Education Act.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The National Policy on Education, 1986, and the Right to Education Act, 2009, were relevant policies when a panel led by G Madhavan Nair submitted its report. Statement-II: A panel led by G Madhavan Nair was formed because of the issues with implementing these two policies. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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