How the Jantar Mantar Protests Forced India to Confront Its Examination Crisis

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  How the Jantar Mantar Protests Forced India to Confront Its Examination Crisis Every year, millions of Indian students dedicate months, sometimes years, to preparing for competitive examinations that shape their futures. Among these, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is one of India's most important and competitive entrance exams, serving as the gateway to medical education. In 2026, that trust was severely tested. Following allegations of a large-scale question paper leak, the NEET examination came under intense public scrutiny. Investigations, public outrage, and the decision to conduct one of the largest re-examinations in India's history transformed what initially appeared to be an examination scandal into a national debate about accountability and educational reform. More Than Just One Examination The controversy was not only about a leaked paper. It reflected growing frustration over repeated examination irregularities seen across various competitive and...

LONDON CONFRENCE

 The London Conference 2023 focused on strategic cooperation and the principles and priorities for a modern multilateralism. Held on 29 June 2023, this special event addressed critical global challenges:

  1. Uncertain Global Picture:

    • The world faces ongoing challenges, including Russia’s invasion of Ukrainegeopolitical competition between China and the West, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • The international system of rules, laws, and pacts appears to be foundering.
  2. Renewing Cooperation and Consensus:

    • Despite geopolitical tensions, many global problems require cooperation between allies and strategic competitors.
    • The conference explored how to renew the ideals, principles, and incentives that lead to consensus.
  3. Key Sessions and Conversations:

    • Multilateralism Matters: Bronwen Maddox and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly discussed why multilateralism matters.
    • Dangers of Quick Fixes: Orysia Lutsevych, Garry Kasparov, Jonathan Powell, and Julianne Smith discussed the dangers of quick fixes and premature peace deals.
    • Geopolitical Flashpoints: Wu Hongbo (Chinese Government) joined Martin Wolf, Norbert Röttgen, and Robert Kagan to discuss managing geopolitical flashpoints.
    • Climate Action and Economic Shocks: Experts discussed pre-empting economic shocks and protecting climate action from geopolitics.
  4. Chatham House Prize:

    • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the 2023 Chatham House Prize for his extraordinary contribution to international relations.

The London Conference aimed to shape a more resilient and cooperative global order.

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