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KEA orders an inquiry into the Village Administrative Officer recruitment exam
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KEA probes the VAO exam: which Article 315 body guards State recruitment integrity?
KEA orders an inquiry into the conduct of the VAO recruitment exam.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of the Village Administrative Officer recruitment exam and has written to the concerned Deputy Commissioner.
The move comes after earlier lapses were reported in KPSC exams.
Public Service Commissions for the States are provided for by Article 315 of the Constitution.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) ordered an inquiry into the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) recruitment exam.
- KEA wrote to the concerned Deputy Commissioner as part of the inquiry.
- Earlier lapses were reported in KPSC exams.
- Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States.
- Article 316: the Governor appoints the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission; Article 320 lists its functions.
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- Article 315 provides for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State.
- The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor, but can be removed only by the President.
- A State Public Service Commission is consulted on matters relating to recruitment to State civil services under Article 320.
- The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is a State body conducting recruitment and entrance exams, distinct from the KPSC.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS Paper 2 (Governance, constitutional bodies): recruitment exam lapses erode trust in public service selection. Article 315 and Article 320 give State Public Service Commissions an independent, merit-based role, while bodies like KEA conduct other exams under State government control. The way forward lies in tamper-proof exam processes, transparent audits, swift accountability and clear institutional roles.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Under Article 345 of the Constitution, the language or languages for official purposes of a State may be adopted by:
- Parliament by law
- The President by order
- The Governor by proclamation
- The State Legislature by law
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: D — The correct answer is The State Legislature by law. Article 345 empowers the State Legislature to adopt official languages by law.
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