Education
UPSC marks centenary with push for reasoning-based exam reforms
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission on Thursday, marking 100 years since its formation in 1926.
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UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar outlined examination reforms focusing on assessing candidates' reasoning, spontaneous thinking, and judgment under ambiguity rather than coached answers.
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The Commission conducts roughly 250 recruitment processes annually and has introduced technological safeguards like face authentication and e-admit cards to secure exams.