CBI

Why it matters

• Acts as the designated National Central Bureau for the coordination of international police cooperation via INTERPOL.
• Functions as a multi-disciplinary agency that handles cases of national and international importance involving various government departments and public sector undertakings.
• Serves as the primary agency for investigating serious crimes such as murder, kidnapping, and terrorism when referred by state governments or directed by the judiciary.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal framework governing its jurisdiction, the distinction between general consent and specific consent required from state governments, and the ongoing debates regarding its functional autonomy and institutional independence.