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What is the primary mission of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
What is the primary mission of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
In which year was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) introduced?
In which year was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) introduced?
Which ministry does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) function under?
Which ministry does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) function under?
What role does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) play in relation to Interpol?
What role does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) play in relation to Interpol?
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What does CBI stand for?
What does CBI stand for?
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Under whose control is the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
Under whose control is the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
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When was the Central Bureau of Investigation created?
When was the Central Bureau of Investigation created?
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Why was there a need for a special agency like the CBI during World War 2?
Why was there a need for a special agency like the CBI during World War 2?
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What was the main reason for the closure of the Special Police force in September 1946?
What was the main reason for the closure of the Special Police force in September 1946?
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Who was chosen as the director of the CBI when it was created in 1963?
Who was chosen as the director of the CBI when it was created in 1963?
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What types of cases does the Central Bureau of Investigation India focus on?
What types of cases does the Central Bureau of Investigation India focus on?
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What criteria does the DoPT consider when preparing the final list of candidates for the Director of CBI?
What criteria does the DoPT consider when preparing the final list of candidates for the Director of CBI?
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According to the CVC Act, 2003, what is the tenure provided to the Director of CBI initially?
According to the CVC Act, 2003, what is the tenure provided to the Director of CBI initially?
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In November 2021, what did the President promulgate ordinances for regarding the tenures of the directors of CBI and Enforcement Directorate?
In November 2021, what did the President promulgate ordinances for regarding the tenures of the directors of CBI and Enforcement Directorate?
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What is the main issue identified by the Supreme Court of India regarding the functioning of CBI?
What is the main issue identified by the Supreme Court of India regarding the functioning of CBI?
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How can the tenure of the Director of CBI be extended beyond the initial two-year period?
How can the tenure of the Director of CBI be extended beyond the initial two-year period?
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What did the Supreme Court compare CBI to due to its relationship with political influences?
What did the Supreme Court compare CBI to due to its relationship with political influences?
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What is the purpose of setting up the Central Bureau of Investigation in Delhi according to the text?
What is the purpose of setting up the Central Bureau of Investigation in Delhi according to the text?
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What divisions were set up within the Central Bureau of Investigation at Delhi initially?
What divisions were set up within the Central Bureau of Investigation at Delhi initially?
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What types of crimes does the Central Bureau of Investigation primarily focus on according to the text?
What types of crimes does the Central Bureau of Investigation primarily focus on according to the text?
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What is the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation chairman or director, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation chairman or director, as mentioned in the text?
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In what way can the Central Bureau of Investigation assist State Police Forces according to the text?
In what way can the Central Bureau of Investigation assist State Police Forces according to the text?
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What is one of the functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation chairman or director as per the text?
What is one of the functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation chairman or director as per the text?
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What is one of the criticisms against CBI mentioned in the text?
What is one of the criticisms against CBI mentioned in the text?
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Which scandal is NOT mentioned as a case where CBI has been criticized for mismanagement?
Which scandal is NOT mentioned as a case where CBI has been criticized for mismanagement?
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What contributes to the acute shortage of personnel in CBI according to the text?
What contributes to the acute shortage of personnel in CBI according to the text?
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How are the powers and jurisdiction of CBI members restricted?
How are the powers and jurisdiction of CBI members restricted?
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What level of approval is required by CBI to investigate employees of the Central Government at a certain hierarchy?
What level of approval is required by CBI to investigate employees of the Central Government at a certain hierarchy?
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Why does improving the image of CBI remain a significant challenge according to the text?
Why does improving the image of CBI remain a significant challenge according to the text?
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