October 26, 2025

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: (UPSC 2025)

OrganizationSome of its functionsIt works under
I. Directorate of EnforcementEnforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs
II. Directorate of Revenue IntelligenceEnforces the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
III. Directorate General of Analytics and Data ManagementCarrying out big data analytics to assist tax officersDepartment of Revenue, Ministry of Finance

In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None

Answer: (b) Only two

Explanation:

  • Statement I is incorrect: The Directorate of Enforcement works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Statements II and III are correct:
    • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence enforces customs law and works under the Ministry of Finance.
    • The DG of Analytics & Data Management uses data for tax compliance and also works under the Ministry of Finance.

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