UPSC Prelims Examination to Be Held on October 4; SC Rejects Plea to Postpone

The Supreme Court, on September 30, refused to postpone the UPSC Prelims Examination, scheduled for October 4. The Court, however directed the Centre to decide at the earliest, if there could be any relaxations for candidates who are giving their last attempt and age-bar candidates who cannot apply for exams next year. SC also instructed to allow inter-state travel for the candidates and directed UPSC to follow all the COVID-related SOPs.