Social IssuesGS-II· 1 min read
Protest Against NEET Irregularities
Why in news?
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has joined a protest at Jantar Mantar, initiated by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Key points
- Sonam Wangchuk joins protest at Jantar Mantar demanding resignation of Union Education Minister.
- Protest is against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
- Wangchuk aims to ensure the youth-led movement is not 'sabotaged'.
- He was previously involved in demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
Background & context
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses. Allegations of irregularities in competitive exams have been a recurring issue in India.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Sonam Wangchuk is an engineer, inventor, and education reform advocate from Ladakh.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Social Justice, Education System.