What is the full form of RAW
What is the full form of RAW
RAW: Research and Analysis Wing
RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing. RAW is India’s main international intelligence agency. RAW was created after the Indo-China War in 1962 and the Indo-Pak War in 1965 RAW.
RAW was formed in September 1968 under the guidance of Rameshwar Nath Kao with head office in New Delhi, India. He was RAW’s first Director. RAW is indeed not personally answerable to the documents directly to the Indian PM(Prime minister).
Objectives of RAW
- Collection of foreign intelligence
- Counter terrorism and covert operations
- Analyzing information about foreign governments
- Guiding Indian decision makers.
- It is also involved in the security of nuclear programs of India.