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NIA Probe into Pan-India Fake Aadhaar Racket Spanning 11 States, Linked to Bangladeshi and Afghan Passport Fraud

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe a major fake Aadhaar and passport racket with a network across 11 states, operating since 2020 from Bihar's Muzaffarpur. The scam, which poses a national security threat, involved using biometrics of Bangladeshi and Afghan nationals to create fraudulent identity documents through illegally operated Aadhaar centers.

29 October 2026, Hindustan

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Bihar Flood Management: ₹1.99 Cr Study for Kosi, Gandak, Sone Plains; ₹11,096 Cr for LT Power Upgrade
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29 October 2026
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India Approves CRISPR-edited Rice Varieties DRR Dhan 100 and Pusa DST Rice 1 for Higher Yield, Salt Tolerance
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29 October 2026
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Member of Legislative Council (MLC): Powers, Salary (~₹2.66 Lakh/month in UP), Election Process and Constitutional Role
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29 October 2026
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Bihar, UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka: 28 Legislative Council Seats Results Show BJP, SP, NDA Gains in 2026 Elections
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29 October 2026
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Bihar Cabinet Approves ₹11,096 Cr for Power Distribution, ₹18.21 Cr for Patna Underground Road Feasibility, and MSME Policy to Create 1 Crore Entrepreneurs
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28 October 20262 sources
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Bihar Legislative Council Elections 2026: NDA wins 4 seats, Jan Suraaj Party debuts, RJD wins Patna
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28 October 20262 sources
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ISRO's New-Age Space Technologies: NGLV (₹8,240 Cr, 30 Tonnes LEO), RLV Pushpak, Scramjet, and In-Space Docking
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28 October 2026
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National Green Hydrogen Mission: Target 5 MMT Annual Production by 2030 with ₹19,744 Crore Outlay
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28 October 2026
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Supreme Court Clarifies Bail for Foreigners under UAPA: No Bar if Entry is Legal
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28 October 2026

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Q1
Which statutory authority is the nodal body for issuing and governing Aadhaar numbers in India, as mentioned in the news?
Explanation: The article mentions that a report is being sent to UIDAI, New Delhi. UIDAI is the statutory authority established under the Aadhaar Act, 2016, responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and regulating the Aadhaar ecosystem.
Q2
Which apex body in India is responsible for coordinating agricultural research and development, including the creation of 'breeder seeds' mentioned in the article?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) laboratories ensure the supply of 'breeder seeds'. While NSC distributes seeds, ICAR is the premier research body. The Ministry is the administrative parent, not the direct research executor.
Q3
The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), which is collaborating with Bihar for a flood study, is located in which city?
Explanation: As stated in the article, the MOU is between Bihar's Water Resources Department and the National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee. NIH is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Jal Shakti headquartered in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Q4
According to the news, how many Legislative Council seats were contested in Maharashtra in the 2026 elections?
Explanation: The article provides a clear breakdown: Uttar Pradesh (11 seats), Bihar (8 seats), Maharashtra (5 seats), and Karnataka (4 seats), making a total of 28 seats.
Q5
As per the Indian Constitution, which authority nominates members to the state Legislative Council?
Explanation: Article 171 of the Indian Constitution states that one-sixth of the total members of the Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.
Q6
Which Indian organization is primarily responsible for the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) and the SpaDeX docking mission?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the Department of Space/ISRO is developing the NGLV and conducted the SpaDeX mission. While IN-SPACe is a regulatory body and DRDO/DAE are collaborators in specific areas, ISRO is the primary executing agency for India's space program.
Q7
Which central agency was the prosecuting body in the UAPA case discussed in the Supreme Court judgment?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was the prosecuting agency that failed to provide evidence of the accused's illegal entry. The NIA is India's premier counter-terrorism investigation agency.
Q8
Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) in India?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. MNRE is the central ministry responsible for policies and programmes relating to new and renewable energy.
Q9
The Election Commission of India (ECI) derives its constitutional authority from which Article?
Explanation: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission and vests in it the superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Articles 352, 356, and 368 relate to national emergency, President's Rule, and amendment of the Constitution respectively.
Q10
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The Supreme Court stated that the Election Commission of India's Bihar SIR judgment is a binding precedent.
2. 2.Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules is meant for application by new voters.
3. 3.The Supreme Court directed the ECI to consider extending the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the article explicitly states that Justice Bagchi clarified the Bihar judgment was not a 'binding precedent'. Statement 2 is correct; Form 6 is for new voter registration. Statement 3 is correct; the court asked the ECI not to stick to timelines and the ECI counsel assured to extend dates for Delhi SIR.

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