UIDAI Introduces First-Ever Bug Bounty Program to Fortify Aadhaar's Digital Security
A select panel of 20 experienced cybersecurity researchers and ethical hackers has been commissioned to test UIDAI systems.
The program is being coordinated by cybersecurity solution provider ComOlho IT Private Limited.
Financial rewards will be granted based on the severity of the flaws discovered (classified as critical, high, medium, and low).
Significance: This proactive measure aligns with global best practices for securing national critical infrastructure and sensitive resident data.
Key Facts / Static GK
Aadhaar Launch: 2009 (as a project under the Planning Commission)
Q Practice Quiz — 16 March 2026
1. Who administered the oath of office to Syed Ata Hasnain as the Governor of Bihar?
Explanation: As per the Constitution of India, the oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. In this case, Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo of the Patna High Court administered the oath.
2. Which Union Ministry was primarily responsible for organizing the 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Explanation: The 'Purple Fest' is an initiative focused on Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities), which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
3. What is the new revised fee for the NHAI FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026-27?
Explanation: The NHAI has revised the FASTag Annual Pass fee from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the financial year 2026-27, effective April 1, 2026.
4. Tuticorin Airport, which was recently renamed Thoothukudi Airport, is located in which Indian state?
Explanation: The airport is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The renaming was approved to reflect the local name of the city, Thoothukudi.
5. The festival of 'Chapchar Kut' is associated with which Indian state?
Explanation: Chapchar Kut is the most important traditional spring festival of the Mizo people in Mizoram, celebrated after the completion of jhum cultivation tasks.
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