TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 122

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 122

Question 1. Can tougher punishment and fast-track courts solve India's examination paper-leak problem?

Answer: They are necessary, but not sufficient. Strong punishment can deter organised cheating and fast-track courts can reduce delays. However, paper leaks usually expose deeper institutional weaknesses such as poor cybersecurity, compromised vendors, weak investigation and unclear accountability. India therefore needs end-to-end encrypted examination systems, independent security audits, professional investigation and transparent grievance redressal. Examination integrity is also a social-justice issue because leaks punish honest candidates and undermine equality of opportunity. The objective should not merely be to punish offenders after a leak, but to build an examination system in which leaks become extremely difficult in the first place.

Question 2. The Supreme Court is examining allegations of excessive police force against protesters. How should India balance the right to protest with public order?