R&D:- Research and Development R&D stands for Research and Development. It refers to innovative activities that a Corporation or Government undertakes for developing new services or products, and/or improving the existing services or products. It is the first stage of development for the production process or a potential new service. These activities differ from one … Read more
RAW:- Research and Analysis Wing RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing. It was formed on 21st September 1968. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India. The motto is “धर्मो रक्षति रक्षित:” which translates in English to “The law protects when it is protected”. The minister responsible is Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of … Read more
RAFC:- Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia RAFC stands for Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia. It was active from the year 1964 to 2017. However, its dissidents are still active. The ideologies include Marxism–Leninism, Guevarism, Bolivarianism, Left-wing nationalism, Revolutionary socialism, and Foco theory. Its political position is Far-left. It was headquartered at Casa Verde from 1965 … Read more
RADAR:- Radio Detection and Ranging RADAR stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. It is a detection system which uses radio waves for determining the range, angle, or the velocity of objects. It is used for detecting aircraft, spacecraft, ships, guided missiles, weather formations, motor vehicles, and terrain. It consists of a transmitter producing electromagnetic waves … Read more
PWG:- People’s War Group PWG stands for People’s War Group. In India in the 1980s, there were constant educational and economic disparities between the castes. This remained a controversial element in Indian culture despite the promise of the 1950 constitution to abolish the caste system. These caste disparities along with the perception of corruption within … Read more
PVSM:- Param Vishisht Seva Medal PVSM stands for Param Vishisht Seva Medal. It is India’s military award. It was constituted in the year 1960 and since that time, even today, it is awarded to recognize the peacetime service of the most exceptional order. It can also be awarded posthumously. All ranks of the Indian Armed … Read more
NMEP:- National Malaria Eradication Programme NMEP stands for National Malaria Eradication Programme. It was launched on 1 July 1947 in the United States. Malaria is an infectious disease which is mosquito-borne and affects humans and other animals. Symptoms of Malaria include tiredness, fever, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, it can also cause coma, yellow … Read more
NMDS:- National Missile Defense System NMDS stands for National Missile Defense System. It is a term used for a type of missile defense used to shield a country against incoming missiles, such as intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBMs) or other such ballistic missiles. It may include space-based, anti-ballistic missiles, or sea-based, laser, and high altitude missile … Read more
NICD:- National Institute of Communicable Diseases NICD stands for National Institute of Communicable Diseases. It was renamed to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in the year 2008. It was known as National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) from the year 1963 to 2008. Before this, it was known as the Central Malaria Bureau from … Read more
NFIW:- National Federation of Indian Women NFIW stands for National Federation of Indian Women is a women’s organization that has been playing an important role in the direction and mobilizing of women for the betterment of women and children and for building a society and a country which promotes gender equality. It was established in … Read more