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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed as the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India?
A
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
B
Saurbah Garg
C
S.P. Saravanan
D
Madanlal Rathore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saurabh Garg. Dr. Saurabh Garg is the Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. Saurabh Garg, CEO, #UIDAI, talks on “Digital Payments & Role of Aadhaar” during workshop on “Recent Initiatives for Simplifying Aadhaar Usage” in #Kohima, #Nagaland today i.e 19-09-2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 23 June Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder of Infosys, was appointed by the then-government, UPA, to head the project. He was given the newly created position of Chairman of the UIDAI, which was equivalent in rank to a Cabinet minister. In April 2010 the logo and the brand name Aadhaar was launched by Nilekani.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India. The number serves as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India.

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