Aadhaar - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   For which of the following schemes Supreme court has allowed to use Aadhaar identity cards?

1. EPF
2. MGNREGS
3. PDS
4. LPG
5. Jan Dhan Yojna


a. 1,3,4
b. 2,3,4
c. 3,4,5
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
The Supreme Court modified its order on the use of Aadhaar identity cards, bringing within its fold four additional social welfare benefit schemes:

1. Provident fund
2. Pension schemes
3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
4. Jan Dhan Yojana.
Earlier its use is restricted to the Public Distribution System (PDS) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).


2)   Which of the following can be issued to foreign nationals?


a. Aadhaar
b. PAN
c. Driving license
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
PAN,Aadhaar and driving license are issued to foreign nationals on valid visa as it is not a proof of nationality.