This document is the official question paper for the Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) Examination, held in April 2023 (Sub. Code: 90587). It's a 30-mark examination with all questions being compulsory and carrying equal marks.Key topics covered in this examination include:Full forms of key terms like OSS and COPE.Concepts of Open Access publications and associated licenses (e.g., Creative Commons).Important services and projects in scholarly communication (e.g., Shodhganga, INFLIBNET).Identification of predatory journals/publishers (e.g., Beall's list).Understanding and prevention of plagiarism, including various types and the UGC Regulations, 2018.Types of research misconduct (e.g., conflict of interest, falsification of data).Key organizations and bodies in research governance (e.g., UGC, AICTE).Scholarly databases and metrics (e.g., Web of Science, Scopus, SNIP, SJR, IPP).Ethical theories and publication forms.This paper is an excellent resource for students preparing for RPE examinations, researchers seeking to understand ethical guidelines, or anyone interested in academic integrity and responsible research practices.