NEET-UG re-exam: Nationwide mock drill under way; security tightened
Distilled Policy Brief
- A nationwide mock drill was conducted across India to test the preparedness of examination centers and streamline coordination among agencies involved in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination process.
- The re-examination will involve over 22.79 lakh medical aspirants, with the test being held on June 21, 2026, in 551 cities across India and 14 cities abroad.
- The mock drill is part of efforts to ensure a smooth, secure, and transparent re-examination process following allegations of a paper leak that led to the cancellation of the original test on April 30, 2026.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the bilateral research and industrial cooperation engagements between India and Germany, consider the following statements: 1. Roundtables held with German research organizations, such as the Fraunhofer Institutes, prioritized key fields including microelectronics, power electronics, and smart manufacturing. 2. Expanding industry-academia innovation networks and collaboration in battery technologies form key components of the enhanced strategic cooperation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. High-level roundtables with German research institutes, including Fraunhofer Institutes, focused on microelectronics, power electronics, smart manufacturing, battery technologies, and logistics. Furthermore, the engagement emphasized strengthening industry-academia innovation networks, science and technology cooperation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities between India and Germany.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.