UIDAI launches first structured Bug Bounty Programme to strengthen Aadhaar System Security

Exam-focused facts from the 13 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to further strengthen the security of the Aadhaar system.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated that the programme allows cyber security experts to look for possible weaknesses in some of UIDAI’s key digital platforms.
A panel of 20 experienced security researchers and ethical hackers has been selected to take part in the initiative.
They will examine UIDAI digital assets such as UIDAI official website, myAadhaar portal and the Secure QR Code application.