NATGRID to counter terrorism
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about NATGRID?
1. NATGRID is an intelligence sharing network
2. It is similar to SIPRNET of USA.- Published on 04 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- NATGRID is an intelligence sharing network that collates data from the standalone databases of the various agencies and ministries of the Indian government.
- It can be used as counter terrorism measure that collects and collates a host of information from government databases including tax and bank account details, credit card transactions, visa and immigration records and itineraries of rail and air travel.
- This combined data will be made available to 11 central agencies: Research and Analysis Wing, the Intelligence Bureau, Central Bureau of Investigation, Financial intelligence unit, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau, Central Board of Excise and Customs and the Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence.
