President Murmu gives assent to Bill aimed at checking malpractices in entrance examinations

President Daroupadi Murmu has approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, with the objective of curbing cheating in government recruitment exams. The bill, which received unanimous approval in both Houses of Parliament during the Budget session that concluded on February 10, aims to eliminate the use of "unfair means" in public examinations and enhance transparency, fairness, and credibility.