Who signed (7th February 2023) an MoU with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) to set up digital forensic laboratories?

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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI)

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Correct Answer : Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI)

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) 7th February 2023 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up of digital forensic laboratories along with exchange of information and knowledge, technological advancement and skill development in the field of digital forensics.

The MoU was signed by Shri Surjit Bhujabal, Pr. Director General, DGGI and Dr. J. M. Vyas, Vice Chancellor, NFSU, Gandhinagar.

DGGI is the apex intelligence organisation under Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for collection and dissemination of information and for taking necessary measures to check evasion of GST.

NFSU is an institution of national importance established by Parliament of India to promote studies and research in forensic sciences and related fields.

NFSU is the first and only institute in the field of forensic sciences and has the state-of-the-art technology in the field of digital forensics and capabilities to study and analyse digital evidence.

It has established cooperation in the field of digital forensics with various national agencies like Enforcement Directorate, DRDO and Central Bureau of Investigation etc. as well several countries and their institutions..

Source : PIB

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$50

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$200

$250

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