UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app with face authentication; mAadhaar to be discontinued
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new, redesigned Aadhaar mobile app and confirmed that the older mAadhaar app will be discontinued. The new app introduces QR code-based Aadhaar sharing, face authentication, selective data sharing, biometric lock/unlock, authentication history tracking and support for multiple Aadhaar profiles on one device. It supports 13 Indian languages and aims to give users stronger privacy and control over their identity data.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1UIDAI launched a new Aadhaar app; the older mAadhaar app will be discontinued.
- 2New features: face authentication, QR-based sharing, biometric lock/unlock.
- 3Allows selective (need-based) data sharing instead of full Aadhaar details.
- 4Supports multiple Aadhaar profiles on one device and 13 Indian languages.
- 5Focus on stronger privacy and user control over identity data.
Deep Dive
- +QR-based sharing lets users disclose only the information needed for a transaction.
- +UIDAI extended the free online document-update service until June 14, 2027.
Exam Focus
Which authority launched the new Aadhaar app replacing mAadhaar, and what key authentication feature does it add?
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Exam Relevance & Angle
Digital-governance and Aadhaar-related initiatives affecting crores of citizens are exam-relevant for banking and general awareness sections.
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Background & Context
UIDAI is the statutory body that issues Aadhaar, India's 12-digit unique identity number. mAadhaar was its earlier mobile app for accessing Aadhaar services.
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