The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming

The identity platform ‘Aadhaar’ provides open “Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)”. What does it imply ?

1. It can be integrated into any electronic device.
2. Online authentication using iris is possible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC IAS – 2018

The correct option is C as both statements are plausible implications of Aadhaar providing open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Open APIs facilitate integration of a system’s functionality into various applications and platforms. Aadhaar APIs allow authorized entities to perform authentication and eKYC processes programmatically.

Statement 1: Open APIs allow developers to integrate Aadhaar’s functionality (like authentication and eKYC) into their software applications. These applications can then run on various electronic devices like smartphones, computers, kiosks, etc., enabling seamless use of Aadhaar services. While the API isn’t integrated into the *hardware* device, the software on the device *uses* the API to interact with the Aadhaar system. This is a common implication of providing open APIs for a platform. Statement 2: Aadhaar authentication methods include demographic, OTP, fingerprint, and iris scans. Open APIs enable applications to access and utilize these authentication methods online. Therefore, online authentication using iris (one of the supported methods) is indeed possible through the Aadhaar APIs. Both statements reflect potential uses and capabilities enabled by the open APIs.

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