New Aadhaar App

Source:  ITV Subject:  Government scheme Context: The Government of India has launched the New Aadhaar App in January 2026, dedicated to the nation. This next-generation app, introduces a Privacy-First approach, allowing users to update mobile numbers from home. About New Aadhaar App: What is it? The New Aadhaar App is a secure, next-generation mobile platform …

UIDAI launches Aadhaar mascot Udai

Source:  News on Air Subject:   Government Scheme Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai (उदय)’ to make Aadhaar-related information more relatable and people-friendly. About UIDAI launches Aadhaar mascot Udai: What it is? A resident-facing communication companion (official mascot) designed to simplify public understanding of Aadhaar services such as updates, …

UIDAI launches Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework

Source:  IE Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework — a decade-long strategic roadmap to modernize India’s digital identity system using AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Encryption. About UIDAI launches Aadhaar Vision 2032 Framework: What it is? ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ is a technological and strategic roadmap …

The Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)

Source:  DD News Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to boost Aadhaar authentication security and counter deepfakes, spoofing, and biometric fraud. About The Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA): What It Is? SITAA is an innovation-driven collaboration program …

PAC has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning

Syllabus: Polity/Governance Source:  TH Context: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning after biometric verification failures led to wrongful exclusion from welfare schemes and raised concerns over data security breaches. About PAC has urged a comprehensive review of UIDAI’s functioning: What it is PAC? A parliamentary committee that audits …

Unique Identification Authority of India

Source:  News on Air Context: The UIDAI, in collaboration with NIC and NTA, conducted a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) of Aadhaar-based face authentication during NEET-UG 2025 to strengthen exam security and prevent impersonation. About Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication: What is the PoC? It is a pilot test using Aadhaar-linked face authentication to verify candidates in …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 22 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

Safety of Aadhaar:

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Government Policies and associated issues.   Context: The Unique Identification Development Authority of India (UIDAI) chose to withdraw its advisory two days after it was issued, encouraging users to desist from distributing photocopies of their Aadhaar Card. The notification has been withdrawn to avoid any misinterpretation.   What did the UIDAI …