{"id":2662,"date":"2025-05-16T15:37:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/questions-answers\/?p=2662"},"modified":"2025-05-16T15:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:07:09","slug":"what-is-the-full-form-of-raw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/questions-answers\/what-is-the-full-form-of-raw\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the full form of RAW?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The full form of RAW is Research and Analysis Wing.
RAW is the foreign intelligence agency of India. Established in 1968, it plays a crucial role in gathering external intelligence, counter-terrorism, and promoting India’s strategic interests abroad. It functions under the direct authority of the Prime Minister of India and reports to the Cabinet Secretariat.
Here\u2019s a quick overview in table form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of RAW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Attribute<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Full Form<\/td>Research and Analysis Wing<\/td><\/tr>
Established<\/td>1968<\/td><\/tr>
Founder<\/td>Rameshwar Nath Kao<\/td><\/tr>
Headquarters<\/td>New Delhi, India<\/td><\/tr>
Parent Agency<\/td>Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO)<\/td><\/tr>
Primary Functions<\/td>External intelligence, counter-terrorism, strategic monitoring<\/td><\/tr>
Reporting Authority<\/td>Cabinet Secretariat under the Prime Minister of India<\/td><\/tr>
Not to be Confused With<\/td>RAW image file format (used in digital photography)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Roles of RAW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n