CBI and Europol sign Working Arrangement for Cooperative Relations

Current Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) signed a Working Arrangement on 21st March 2024.

• This arrangement aims to support the Member States of the European Union and the Republic of India in preventing and combating serious crime and terrorism.
• The Working Arrangement establishes clear mechanisms for communication, cooperation, and collaboration, ensuring that respective law enforcement agencies can seamlessly collaborate, share best practices, and support each other.
• The cooperation may include the exchange of information, specialist knowledge, general situation reports, strategic analysis results, and training activities.
• It also allows for the provision of advice and support in individual criminal investigations.
• The Director of the CBI, Mr. Praveen Sood, highlighted that the international dispersal of crimes, criminals, and proceeds of crimes has necessitated the need for expeditious international cooperation.

Question:

Q.1 What is the main aim of this Working Arrangement between Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)?
a. To promote tourism
b. To prevent and combat serious crime and terrorism
c. To enhance trade relations
d. To promote cultural exchange