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UIDAI Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Secure Aadhaar Why in the News ? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to strengthen the cybersecurity of the Aadhaar ecosystem. The initiative invites ethical hackers and security researchers to identify vulnerabilities in key UIDAI digital platforms. UIDAI’s Bug Bounty …
Read MoreAadhaar App Launched, Boosting Secure Digital Governance Why in the News ? On UIDAI Day, Jitin Prasada launched the new Aadhaar App in New Delhi, strengthening secure digital identity services, enhancing user convenience, and reinforcing India’s global leadership in digital public infrastructure. This initiative contributes to the broader goal of environmental democracy by promoting paperless …
Read MoreUIDAI LAUNCHES AADHAAR MASCOT ‘UDAI’ Why in the News? New initiative: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ to improve public outreach and promote environmental awareness through digital governance, potentially facilitating easier access to environmental clearance processes. People-friendly approach: The mascot aims to make Aadhaar-related information more relatable and accessible, potentially …
Read MoreUIDAI Unveils Aadhaar Vision 2032 for Digital Future Why in the News? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework to strengthen India’s digital identity ecosystem through AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and advanced encryption, ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and global cybersecurity norms. This vision …
Read MoreHistoric Inscription Records 1539 Drought Tragedy in Karnataka Why in the News ? A 16th-century inscription discovered near a temple in Haveri district, Karnataka, records the death of 6,307 people due to drought in 1539. This rare epigraphic evidence highlights India’s earliest documented humanitarian crisis caused by a natural calamity. The discovery provides valuable insights …
Read MoreJayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary Why in the News ? Jayant Narlikar (1938–2025), renowned Indian astrophysicist, passed away at 86. He challenged the Big Bang theory, co-developed the steady state model, popularised science, and founded IUCAA, leaving an enduring legacy in theoretical physics, cosmology, and science communication. Narlikar’s contributions to public understanding of …
Read MoreShirui Lily Festival Returns Amid Fragile Peace Why in the News ? After a two-year break due to ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, the Shirui Lily Festival 2023 has resumed in Ukhrul, Manipur. This marks the first major tourism event in the state since violence erupted in May 2023. It showcases the resilience …
Read MoreUIDAI Refuses Fingerprint Access of Deceased Individuals Why in the News ? The UIDAI informed the Madras High Court that it cannot provide demographic details of deceased individuals using fingerprints due to legal restrictions under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and technological limitations, in response to a Tamil Nadu police request. This decision highlights the complex …
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