Enforcement Directorate

Why it matters

• Serves as the primary agency for enforcing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to curb the generation and circulation of black money.
• Acts as the regulatory authority for the Foreign Exchange Management Act to ensure the stability of external trade and payments.
• Facilitates international cooperation through the exchange of information and mutual legal assistance in cross-border financial crimes.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal framework governing the agency, its jurisdictional powers, the distinction between its civil and criminal enforcement roles, and its role in strengthening the national financial integrity architecture.