Karnataka PU Exam question paper leaked on social media within one hour of exam commencement
Vijayapura: Despite the government and authorities assuring ahead of the Karnataka PUC Examination that adequate measures were in place to avoid leaks of question papers, on Wednesday photographs of question paper were doing rounds on social media platforms within one hour of commencement of the examination across the state.
As many as 27,359 students were enrolled for the PU Board exams and among them 7,984 students have registered for Science. On the first-day, Physics for Science and History for Arts examinations were held in 41 centres of the district.
The pictures were being circulated on social media platforms across the District. Sources added that one of the supervisors reportedly clicked pictures of the question paper after opening the sealed envelope and circulated it on social media platforms.
Deputy Commissioner YS Patil however added that according to the Karnataka Education Act 24 (a) it cannot be considered as paper leak but asserted that it was lapse in duty by officials.
“Even we have contacted the head office of the PU Board they also collecting the primary details denied to claim it as question paper leak. However, a committee will investigate and will also visit the college in the earliest. If any of the supervisors found guilty an action will be initiated against them. It is not a question paper leak instead it might be lapse of duty from the supervisors and investigation will be made,” Patil was quoted as saying by New Indian Express.
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Jaishankar, Rubio discuss West Asia conflict; focus on global energy security
New Delhi (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the West Asia conflict's impact on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.
The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US President Donald Trump extended Washington's deadline by five days for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
In a social media post, Jaishankar said he had a detailed phone conversation with Rubio that focused on the West Asia conflict.
"Our discussions focused on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy. We particularly spoke about energy security concerns. Agreed to remain in touch," the external affairs minister said.
In Washington, the State Department read out of the call said that Rubio and Jaishankar agreed on the importance of continuing to work together to advance mutual priorities.
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Secretary Rubio spoke today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, said Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
The two officials discussed the current situation in the Middle East, he said.
The Secretary and Minister agreed on the importance of continuing to work together to advance mutual priorities, he added.
In a related development, Jaishankar met the ambassadors of the member nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and discussed the West Asia conflict.
"Exchanged views on the conflict in West Asia. Thanked them for their continued support to the Indian community in the region," the external affairs minister said after meeting six envoys from GCC member states.
The meeting was attended by the envoys of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
It is learnt that India's concerns over energy security, in light of the ongoing conflict, figured in the meeting.
Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (liquefied natural gas).
West Asia has been a major source of India's energy procurement.
Jaishankar also spoke to his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath.
"Discussed the repercussions of the West Asia conflict," the external affairs minister said on social media.
"India stands committed to #NeighbourhoodFirst and #VisionMAHASAGAR," he added.
In another social media post, Jaishankar said he spoke to his German counterpart Johann Wadephul on Sunday night and discussed the West Asia conflict.
Earlier, Trump said on social media that he has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically-located shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and that he will hold off strikes against Iranian energy sites for five days.
The US president, without sharing any details, also said that there have been "productive conversations" between the US and Iran for "complete and total resolution" to the conflict in West Asia.
