President Droupadi Murmu pledges reforms in public exams to curb irregularities on Independence Day

Why in news

President Droupadi Murmu pledged reforms in public examinations to curb paper leaks and irregularities during her Independence Day address.

Background

The President addressed the nation on August 14, 2026, highlighting that 65% of India's population is below the age of 35. She emphasized the need for transparent, secure, and trustworthy public examinations to safeguard the 'demographic dividend'.

Facts for Prelims

• Fact65% of India's population is below the age of 35 as of 2026.
• SchemeKhelo India: A government programme aimed at building a sports ecosystem from grassroots to national levels.
• PostDroupadi Murmu: The current President of India.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in ensuring the integrity of public examinations in India and suggest measures to curb irregularities like paper leaks.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• technological interventions
• regulatory oversight
• social accountability
• impact on meritocracy

Keywords: demographic dividend · transparency · meritocracy · systemic reforms · youth empowerment

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