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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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India-US 10-Year Defence Framework: Progress Review for Strategic Convergence, Tech Sharing & Co-Production
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28 October 2026
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Defence Reforms: Seven-Year Stalemate on Military Theatre Commands and Need for Jointness
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28 October 2026
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India-Singapore SIMBEX-2026 Naval Exercise: 33rd Edition Focuses on Anti-Submarine Warfare in Bay of Bengal
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27 October 2026
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India-China Border Security: ITBP Proposes 20 New Battalions, Modern Equipment and Drone Surveillance
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26 October 2026
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Defence Ministry Approves ₹2.12 Lakh Crore Military Procurement, 82% from Indian Industry
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26 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 senior-most military position was created in 2019 and is central to the current debate on theatre commands?
Explanation: The article mentions that the government directed the 'newly minted Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)' in 2019 to restructure military commands. The CDS is the head of the Department of Military Affairs and is the principal military advisor to the government on tri-service matters.
Q3
Which ministry is the nodal body in India for the 10-year defence framework pact with the United States?
Explanation: The news article discusses a defence framework pact, and the meeting was between the Defence Minister of India and the US Secretary of War. Defence cooperation falls squarely under the mandate of the Ministry of Defence.
Q4
The SIMBEX naval exercise is a bilateral drill between India and which country?
Explanation: SIMBEX stands for Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise. It is a long-standing annual naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Q5
Under which Union Ministry does the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) function?
Explanation: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of India. All CAPFs, including ITBP, function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Indian Army, which is different, functions under the Ministry of Defence.
Q6
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which approved the ₹2.12 lakh crore procurement, functions under which Union Ministry?
Explanation: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body for capital acquisitions in the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is chaired by the Defence Minister.
Q7
Consider the following statements regarding the fake Aadhaar racket mentioned in the news:
1. 1.The mastermind of the racket operated from Chandigarh and supplied Aadhaar enrollment machines to illegal centers.
2. 2.The racket was involved in creating fake passports for Indian nationals only.
3. 3.The case has been taken over by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) due to its linkages with national security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The mastermind, Mohammed Ejaz Kamar, lived in Chandigarh and supplied machines for Rs 30,000 monthly. Statement 2 is incorrect: The racket created passports for Bangladeshi and Afghan nationals, not Indian nationals. Statement 3 is correct: The article states the NIA will get details of the mastermind as the case is linked to national security.
Q8
Consider the following statements regarding the debate on theatre commands in India:
1. 1.The Indian Air Force's primary objection is based on its doctrine of 'centralised control and decentralised execution'.
2. 2.The Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 is a British legislation that established true jointness in its military.
3. 3.India currently has 17 geographically dispersed single-service military commands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article which states the IAF doctrine is a key point of contention. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Goldwater-Nichols Act is a United States law, not British. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions 'India’s archaic structure of 17 geographically dispersed single-service military commands'.
Q9
Consider the following statements regarding India-US defence cooperation:
1. 1.The 10-year defence framework agreement between India and the US was signed in October 2024.
2. 2.The COMCASA agreement allows the militaries of India and the US to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment.
3. 3.India was designated as a 'Major Defence Partner' by the United States around 11 years prior to 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: The article says the framework was signed in October 2025 (not 2024) and that LEMOA—not COMCASA—allows use of each other’s bases; only statement 3 (Major Defence Partner ~11 years ago) is supported.
Q10
Consider the following statements regarding SIMBEX-2026:
1. 1.It was the 33rd edition of the India-Singapore bilateral naval exercise.
2. 2.The exercise was conducted exclusively in the South China Sea.
3. 3.The sea phase included anti-submarine warfare and air defence drills.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the 33rd edition. Statement 2 is incorrect because the exercise was conducted in Visakhapatnam and the Bay of Bengal, not the South China Sea. Statement 3 is correct as the article lists anti-submarine warfare and air defence as components of the sea phase.

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