DRI marks 67th Foundation Day; Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 released
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the 67th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, where the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 was released.
Summary
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the 67th Foundation Day celebrations of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the apex anti-smuggling agency of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). He urged DRI to use AI and machine learning. The Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 and the DRI Bulletin for April–September 2024 were released, followed by the 9th Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting with 13 countries, UNODC and INCB.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 4 Dec 2024, New Delhi
- Occasion
- 67th Foundation Day of DRI
- Inaugurated by
- Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra
- DRI
- Apex anti-smuggling agency of CBIC
- Released
- Smuggling in India Report 2023-24
- Also held
- 9th Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which marked its 67th Foundation Day on 4 December 2024, is the apex anti-smuggling agency of:
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Correct answer: A — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the apex anti-smuggling agency of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
Which report was released at the DRI's 67th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 4 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Smuggling in India Report 2023-24
PIB (4 Dec 2024): the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 and the DRI Bulletin for April–September 2024 were released at the 67th Foundation Day.