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IRCTC Fake ID Purge: 2.5 Crore Accounts Deactivated Against Bots

6 June 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSIRCTC Fake ID Purge:2.5 Crore AccountsDeactivated AgainstBots6 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

IRCTC cleaned up its user base to stop automated booking software and help genuine passengers.

Key facts

  • 2.5 crore suspicious IDs deactivated, aimed at touts and scalpers.
  • 20 lakh IDs sent for mobile or email revalidation.
  • 131 complaints registered over ticket black marketing.

Technology and rules

MeasurePurpose
AI anti-bot systemsBlock auto-booking software
CDNHandle heavy Tatkal-hour load
Aadhaar authenticationVerified users: instant Tatkal; others: 3-day wait

Why needed

  • Bots held scarce tickets for resale at premium rates, congested servers at peak hours and endangered security.

Significance

  • Fair access for real passengers; a shift to secure, inclusive e-governance.

Exam angle

  • CDN = Content Delivery Network.
  • Numbers: 2.5 crore, 20 lakh, 131.

Test yourself

1. How many suspicious user IDs did IRCTC deactivate to curb bot-based booking?

IRCTC deactivated 2.5 crore suspicious or fake IDs.

2. Under IRCTC's Aadhaar-linked rule, how long must non-Aadhaar users wait for Tatkal booking access?

Non-Aadhaar users face a 3-day wait; Aadhaar-verified users get immediate access.

3. What is the role of a Content Delivery Network in IRCTC's drive?

CDN is used to manage heavy server load during Tatkal hours.

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