Government Sets Up High-Powered Task Force Under Nandan Nilekani for Examination System Reforms
The committee will be chaired by Infosys co-founder and tech innovator Nandan Nilekani.
Distinguished panel members include S. Somanath (former ISRO Chairman), Tapan Deka (former IB Director), V. Kamakoti (IIT Madras Director), Anita Karwal (former Education Secretary), and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena.
The initiative aims to modernise security protocols, prevent paper leaks, and integrate tech-driven assessment methods across national competitive tests.
Exam Perspective: Examination transparency directly impacts administrative efficiency and public trust in high-stakes competitive assessments.
Key Facts / Static GK
Total Panel Strength: 6 Members
Practice Quiz — 27 July 2026
Q1. Which ancient site in Uttar Pradesh was recently designated as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the newly formed six-member high-powered task force on national examination reforms?
Q3. Who became the first female weightlifter in Commonwealth Games history to claim three consecutive gold medals after winning the women's 48 kg category at Glasgow 2026?
Q4. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND)?
Q5. Kanwar Lake (Kabartal Wetland), recently featured in news due to NGT proceedings, is recognized as Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and is located in which state?
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