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An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper
Summary
A leak of key exam papers triggered student protests in India, but the deeper source of anger is the lack of reliable employment opportunities for Gen Z. The scandal has exposed how fiercely young Indians compete for limited public-sector jobs.
The protests have shifted from a demand for exam integrity to a broader challenge over
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An exam scandal can quickly become a political crisis when it reflects a generation's broader lack of economic prospects.