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KPSC assures aspirants of malpractice-free exams in video message
Why in News?
Who runs State recruitment, and where are its duties listed? Articles 315 and 320
KPSC told aspirants in a video message that no malpractice will be allowed in its exams.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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The Karnataka Public Service Commission issued a video statement assuring candidates that there will be no room for irregularities and urging them to keep faith in the process.
KPSC is the constitutional body that conducts recruitment to State services under Article 315, and its functions are set out in Article 320.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
Remember these
- KPSC issued a video message assuring aspirants that no malpractice will be allowed in its exams.
- Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States.
- Article 320 lists the functions of the Public Service Commissions, including conducting exams for appointments.
- State PSC members are appointed by the Governor (Article 316) and removed only by the President (Article 317).
- A State PSC member holds office for 6 years or until age 62, whichever is earlier.
Prelims · Mains
How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- Article 315 provides for a Public Service Commission for each State and for the Union, and a Joint Commission for two or more States is possible.
- Article 320 makes the State PSC responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the State.
- The Chairman and members of a State PSC are appointed by the Governor, but can be removed only by the President on grounds specified in the Constitution.
- A State PSC submits its annual report to the Governor, who lays it before the State Legislature.
Mains
GS2 (Polity and Governance): Constitutional bodies and transparency in public recruitment. Exam malpractice erodes the merit principle under Articles 315-323 and public trust; the provisions on independence (fixed tenure, protected removal) support credibility. The way forward lies in secure paper-setting and distribution, technology-based monitoring, quick action on leaks and strong accountability.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Which of the following is on India's list of critical minerals notified in 2023?
- Coal
- Iron ore
- Limestone
- Lithium
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Answer: D — Correct: Lithium — Lithium is a critical mineral, essential for batteries. • Coal — wrong: Coal is an energy mineral and is not on the critical minerals list. • Iron ore — wrong: Iron ore is a bulk mineral, not on the list of 30 critical minerals. • Limestone — wrong: Limestone is a common bulk mineral used in cement, not a critical mineral.
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