Uttarakhand’s Anti Cheating Law

On February 11, 2023, a demonstration in Dehradun against paper leaks and recruiting scams descended into violence.
The Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Control and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance, 2023, which prohibits the use of unfair means in tests, received the governor's approval the following day.

What are the provisions pertaining to the anti-cheating laws in Uttarakhand?

The rule includes provisions for fines of up to 10 crore rupees and life in jail for those who violate it.
The regulation aims to stop offences involving disrupting the integrity of exams, using unfair methods, disclosing question papers, and other irregularities.
It includes open tests for hiring into positions with the state government, as well as independent government bodies, as well as authorities, businesses, and institutions supported by grants from the state government.
The crimes are punishable by law, not subject to bail, and not compoundable. The law is anticipated to guard against irregularities in hiring processes and guarantee their fairness and transparency.

What other growing worries about unfair examination practises exist?

With instances of impersonation, hacking, and the usage of electronic devices during tests, the use of technology for academic cheating is also becoming a significant source of concern.
In this context, concerns have also been expressed about the use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and its capacity to produce false identities, photos, and even textual content that can be used to defraud.
The technology known as "generative AI" use algorithms to produce fresh content that mimics human-generated stuff, including text, graphics, and even voice.
Although there are numerous acceptable uses for this technology, it can also be abused to create false identities and content that can be used to cheat.
As a result, it is crucial for authorities and governments to stay up with the most recent technologies and put policies in place to prevent technology exploitation.
This entails making investments in new technologies and educating staff members to recognise and stop the use of unfair techniques during tests and other situations.

Source: The Indian Express

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