With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: Organization | Some of its functions | It works under
I. Directorate of Enforcement | Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 | Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs
II. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence | Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
III. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management | Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders | Department 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 & Explanation
Correct answer: B. Only two
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) functions under the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is responsible for enforcing economic laws and recovering assets, including those under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is the primary intelligence agency responsible for enforcing the Customs Act, 1962, and it operates under the Department of Revenue. The Directorate General of Systems and Data Management, also under the Department of Revenue, plays a crucial role in leveraging data analytics for tax administration.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025