Aadhaar Face Authentication crosses 200 crore transactions
The Unique Identification Authority of India marked 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions on 10 August 2025, doubling from 100 crore in under six months.
Summary
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) celebrated a landmark of 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions on 10 August 2025. Face Authentication had recorded 50 crore transactions by mid-2024 and doubled to 100 crore in January 2025; the count doubled again to 200 crore in less than six months. UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said the milestone reflected the trust of residents and service providers.
Key facts
- Milestone
- 200 crore Face Authentication transactions, 10 Aug 2025
- Agency
- UIDAI
- Mid-2024
- 50 crore
- January 2025
- 100 crore
- Doubling
- 100 → 200 crore in under 6 months
- UIDAI CEO
- Bhuvnesh Kumar
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What milestone did UIDAI mark for Aadhaar Face Authentication on 10 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 200 crore transactions
UIDAI celebrated 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions on 10 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about Aadhaar Face Authentication: 1. It reached 100 crore transactions in January 2025. 2. The rise from 100 crore to 200 crore transactions took more than a year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Face Authentication transactions doubled to 100 crore in January 2025. Statement 2 is incorrect: the count doubled from 100 crore to 200 crore in less than six months.
Who was the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) when Aadhaar Face Authentication crossed 200 crore transactions in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhuvnesh Kumar
Bhuvnesh Kumar.