National identification numbers Current Affairs, GK & News

Migrants can change address by giving self-declaration

The government has allowed migrants to change address on Aadhaar by giving self declaration. It will help them open bank account and promote financial inclusion. The changes were made by amending the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules as per the gazette notification issued on 13 Nov. This move will allow an individual to ..

Topics: Aadhaar • Biometrics • Economy • Financial inclusion • Financial services • Government of India • Identification • Identity documents of India • India • Know Your Customer • Money Laundering • National identification numbers

Supreme Court declares Centre’s flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid for filing of IT returns and allotment of PAN

On September 26, the Supreme Court of India (SCI) declared the Centre’s flagship Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid for filing of IT returns and allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN), but struck down some of its provisions including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions. A 5-judge constitution bench headed by Chief ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: 15 Lakh ki Legal Notice • Aadhaar • Biometrics • Dipak Misra • Government • Government of India • Identification • Identity documents of India • India • JAM Yojana • National identification numbers • Permanent account number

Global Findex database, 2017 [Key Findings]

At the time the governments pet project Aadhaar is facing huge criticisms, a respite has come from the World Bank in its global Finindex database 2017. The World Banks observations in its Global Findex database 2017 related to financial inclusion are India’s “strong government” push to increase account ownership through biometric identification cards helped narrow ..

Topics: Aadhaar • Biometrics • Economy • Finance • Financial inclusion • Financial services • Identification • Identity document • Identity documents of India • Microfinance • National identification numbers • Unbanked

Two-tier Security for Aadhaar

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced two-tier security feature viz. Virtual ID and Limited KYC to address privacy concerns. The move aims to strengthen security and privacy of Aadhaar data. It will also reduce the collection of Aadhaar numbers by various agencies. Virtual ID A Virtual ID (VID) will be a temporary ..

Topics: Aadhaar • Biometrics • Government • Government of India • Identification • Identity documents of India • India • National identification numbers • Privacy • UID

Difference between Aadhaar and SSN

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued to Indian citizens by the Central government. It is issued and managed by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The United States enacted the landmark Social Security Act in 1935, giving birth to the Social Security Number (SSN). Aadhaar can be used as a single proof of ..

Topics: Aadhaar • Biometrics • Government • Government of India • Identification • Identity documents of India • India • National identification numbers • Social Security number • SSN • Taxation in the United States • UID

Umang App wins best Best M-Govt Service Award at 2018 World Government Summit 2018

India’s Umang App has won the Best M-Government Service award in the Accessible Government category while Aadhaar won the best emerging technology award at the recently concluded 6th edition of the World Government Summit 2018 in Dubai, where India had the status of ‘Guest of Honour’ country. The summit acknowledged technology pioneers for providing global ..

Category: Summits and Conferences

Topics: Aadhaar • Access control • Biometrics • Countries applying biometrics • E-government • Government of India • Identification • Identity documents of India • India • National identification numbers • UMANG