CAG Signs MoU with CBDT to Enhance Operational Effectiveness

Current Context: On 23rd September 2025 in New Delhi, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

• The MoU was signed by Ravi Agrawal (Chairman, CBDT) and A.M. Bajaj (Deputy CAG – Commercial & CRA) in the presence of CAG K. Sanjay Murthy.
• Its aim is to enhance operational effectiveness in tax administration and auditing.
• The collaboration focuses on academic, training, and research activities, especially in data‑driven technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced data analytics.
• It also promotes remote audits in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other sectors, along with joint workshops and seminars.

Question:

Q.1 On 23rd September 2025, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) signed an MoU with which organisation to enhance tax administration and auditing?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
d) Department of Expenditure

Answer: b) The MoU was signed between the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in New Delhi to strengthen tax administration and audit functions.