Check out a list of significant happenings from the previous week to prepare for the UPSC test (Representational/File Photo)
Familiarity with current events is an essential part of the syllabus to prepare for any competitive exam. From UPSC Civil Services to SSC recruitment exams, general knowledge questions make up a significant part of almost every exam. Hence, applicants preparing to crack a government exam must have a broad understanding of global events, social challenges, government policies, and scientific breakthroughs to qualify for UPSC CSE and several other government entrance tests.
From Hemant Soren's bail and the Delhi Airport roof collapse to Arvind Kejriwal's remand, let's take a look at what happened last week.
PRINCIPAL, VICE PRINCIPAL OF HAZARIBAGH SCHOOL APPREHENDED IN NEET-UG PAPER LEAK CASE
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a principal and vice principal of a school in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh in connection to the alleged NEET UG paper leak case. The accused Ehsanul Haque, the principal of Oasis School, and Imtiaz Alam, the vice principal of the school, were designated as the city coordinator and centre coordinator, respectively, for the National Testing Agency's (NTA) medical entrance exam at the institution in Hazaribagh on May 5. The two came under scanner during the Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit's (EOU) probe. The team found burnt NEET UG question papers during a raid at a hideout of the solver gang…read more
Lok Sabha gets adjourned amid upgradation on NEET 2024
The Lok Sabha proceedings were suspended for the day on June 28 as members of the Congress, TMC, and DMK parties stormed the house, demanding a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the medical entrance test, NEET. Speaker Om Birla and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the opposition MPs that they could discuss the medical entrance exam matter during the Motion of Thanks on the President's address…read more
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED FORMS COMMITTEE TO PROBE TERMINAL 1 ROOF COLLAPSE
Following the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has set up a technical committee to probe the incident. The incident led to the death of one person and injuries to at least eight others. The authority stated that the primary cause of the mishap seems to be incessant heavy rain in the national capital. Additionally, DIAL is working with relevant agencies, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Delhi Police, to assess the situation and restore operations…read more
FORMER JHARKHAND CM HEMANT SOREN GETS BAIL IN LAND SCAM CASE
Hemant Soren was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on June 28. The former Jharkhand Chief Minister was in custody in connection to the alleged land scam case. Soren's counsel, Arunabh Chowdhury, stated that the high court has held that prima facie he is not guilty of the offence. Celebrations began in Ranchi as party workers of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha distributed sweets at the residence of Hemant Soren after his bail order…read more
DELHI EXCISE POLICY CASE: CBI GETS 3-DAY REMAND OF ARVIND KEJRIWAL
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case after the Rouse Avenue Court allowed the agency to examine the AAP leader. He was remanded in CBI custody for three days and will be produced before the court on June 29. CBI had sought five-day custody of the Delhi CM…read more
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