{"id":3949,"date":"2024-09-11T11:13:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T05:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=3949"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:27:57","slug":"raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"RAW: Research &#038; Analysis Wing of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"528\">The RAW is defined as the research and analysis wings (<strong>RAW full form: Research and Analysis Wing<\/strong>). It plays a vital role in the country&#8217;s foreign affairs. It is also called India&#8217;s most important foreign intelligence body, which collects all confidential information or data to secure the nation from foreign attacks. This agency guides our policymakers on the right track, and RAW headquarters is in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#What_Is_RAW_Full_Form\" >What Is RAW Full Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#What_is_RAW_Agency\" >What is RAW Agency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#History_Of_Research_and_Analysis_Wing\" >History Of Research and Analysis Wing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Main_Objectives_Of_the_Research_Analysis_Wing_of_India\" >Main Objectives Of the Research &amp; Analysis Wing of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#How_do_Raw_agents_work\" >How do Raw agents work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Importance_of_RAW\" >Importance of RAW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Why_do_RAW_agents_hide_their_occupation\" >Why do RAW agents hide their occupation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Organisational_Structure_of_Raw\" >Organisational Structure of Raw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Training_of_Raw\" >Training of Raw<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Basic_training_of_RAW\" >Basic training of RAW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Advanced_training\" >Advanced training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Recruitment_Process_Of_RAW\" >Recruitment Process Of RAW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#How_to_contact_RAW\" >How to contact RAW<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Amazing_facts_about_RAW\" >Amazing facts about RAW<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/#Faqs_on_RAW\" >Faqs on RAW<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_RAW_Full_Form\"><\/span>What Is RAW Full Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedantu.com\/full-form\/raw-full-form?utm_source=saaszeal&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Raw full form<\/a> is <strong>research and analysis wings<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_RAW_Agency\"><\/span>What is RAW Agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is India&#8217;s most vital agency and it works secretly established. They spread their agents to worldwide collect all critical information. RAW was established in 1968 on the recommendation of Rameshwar Nath Kao. The need for RAW is felt after the Indo-China war and Indo-Pak war, and also, the RAW is not answerable for any of its activities to the PM office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_Of_Research_and_Analysis_Wing\"><\/span>History Of Research and Analysis Wing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAW was established in 1968 under <a href=\"https:\/\/amritmahotsav.nic.in\/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?14941?utm_source=saaszeal&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rameshwar Nath Kao<\/a>&#8216;s influence. He was a deputy chairman of the Intelligence Bureau When the Intelligence Bureau failed to collect foreign information during the Indo-China and Indo\u2013Pakistan wars, the pressure on the intelligence bureau increased, resulting in the development of Raw.RAW is also known as the first wing of the Intelligence Bureau. In 1970 two unique bodies were added under Raw 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one was a radio research center, and 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one was electronic and tech services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Joint Intelligence Committee is a link between the RAW, the Intelligence Agency, and the Defence Intelligence Agency and is also responsible for evaluating and reviewing intelligence activities. In 2004 government of India added another agency in Raw&#8217;s name as a national; technical facilities Organization ( NTFO), which has now been renamed National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[lasso rel=&#8221;amazon-4&#8243; id=&#8221;5519&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Objectives_Of_the_Research_Analysis_Wing_of_India\"><\/span>Main Objectives Of the Research &amp; Analysis Wing of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw is responsible for monitoring the country&#8217;s overall development without harming India&#8217;s national security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure the country&#8217;s national interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work against anti-terror operations and deal with threat elements of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to guide India\u2019s decision-makers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Raw_agents_work\"><\/span>How do Raw agents work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The raw agent works secretly in disguise and gathers all secret and necessary information. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Research-and-Analysis-Wing?utm_source=saaszeal&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Research &amp; Analysis Wing of India<\/a> provides information before time laps and tries to live in a typical environment like other citizens, so they do not get caught for their suspicious profession. During an emergent situation, if a raw agent gets caught, the nation denies the citizenship of that RAW agent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_RAW\"><\/span>Importance of RAW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the country&#8217;s security Raw performs immense importance. They perform many secret operations, and we live peacefully because of their endless efforts. The member of the RAW collects all critical information about the plans of undercover operations by enemy agents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_RAW_agents_hide_their_occupation\"><\/span>Why do RAW agents hide their occupation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain secrecy, they need to hide their occupation. If their job is revealed, that can be dangerous, and the enemies start spying on them. Every step of Raw agents is essential for national security, so agents must hide their Identities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organisational_Structure_of_Raw\"><\/span>Organisational Structure of Raw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Structure-of-Raw.jpg\" alt=\"Structure of Raw\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Structure-of-Raw.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Structure-of-Raw-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Structure-of-Raw-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Structure-of-Raw-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CIA is responsible for the organization of the Research &amp; Analysis Wing the head of Raw is drawn from the cabinet secretariat They have the benefit of training in either USA or the UK. The administration works under the prime minister&#8217;s instruction and makes a report on an administrative basis to the cabinet secretariat. The secretary regularly informs the national security advisor, and the secretaries are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Additional secretary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the additional secretary is responsible for special operations and collects a large number of information from different countries with the help of many joint secretaries. In addition, he acts as the head of various regional departments, which include the area of China, Southeast Asia, and Middle East Africa; ETC., the head of the electronic and technical department, also called a nodal agency for ETS and RRC. Both submit their report to the additional secretary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Director General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the director general of security has two critical sections the Aviation Research Center and the Exceptional Service Bureau.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internal security of Raw is a matter of speculation. New Delhi has many headquarters with direct links from abroad and is headed by officers who keep records of projects posted overseas. The deputy and deputy field officers collected the necessary information and checked or processed it with the senior or desk officers. Then the desk officers passed this information to the joint secretary, which was given to the additional secretary and circulated to the end users. Many female agents are working in RAW, even at the operational level. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the RAW shifted its focus from Pakistan to China and made a separate desk for this purpose. The JIC Joint Secretariat committee comes under the cabinet secretariat and is responsible for maintaining the intelligence agency between RAW and the DIA intelligence bureau of the Defence Intelligence Agency. The JIC was established in 1999 after the approval of the National Security Council. Raw is a wing of the cabinet secretariat, not answerable to the PM of India on any issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_of_Raw\"><\/span>Training of Raw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7073 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traning-of-Raw.jpg\" alt=\"Training of Raw\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traning-of-Raw.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traning-of-Raw-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traning-of-Raw-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traning-of-Raw-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The training was divided into two stages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_training_of_RAW\"><\/span>Basic training of RAW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The basic training, the trainers use inspirational talks to boost the moral values of the newcomer. It takes ten days to familiarize the recruit with the new world and learn about trade crafts techniques and how to classify the information and thoughts. In addition, the trainer provides trainees with information about financial and economic analysis, space technology, security information, energy security, and scientific knowledge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are also familiar with geostrategic research and learn some specific foreign languages. The case study of agencies like the CIA, KGB, and ISI Mossad\u00a0 MI6\u00a0 is also critical. In this training, trainers taught about Intelligence organizations and how to identify who is a friend and enemy.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_training\"><\/span>Advanced training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The student attacked the field intelligence bureau in this training. It takes approx. 1-2 years, they are given experience in the field. They conduct undercover operations and night exercises under realistic conditions. They learn about infiltration and exfiltration and are also taught if they are caught ho to face interrogation. In addition, they will learn the art of reconnoitre, making contacts, and different skills, which are essential for operating the intelligence mission. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before their development, exhausting training is given to recruits to polish their skills and the art of defence and how to use technical espionage devices.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recruitment_Process_Of_RAW\"><\/span>Recruitment Process Of RAW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the earlier time, RAW primarily trained officers who were appointed directly. These belong to the external wings of the intelligence bureau, and the candidates are selected from IPS, civil servants, and the armed forces of India, but later, they directly post graduates from universities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1938 RAW had its service cadre known as research and analysis services (RAS). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this, there is direct recruitment of class 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> officers. They trained under the foundation of the National Academy of Administration or LalbahadurShastri, and at the end, there is an interview based on a psychological test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_contact_RAW\"><\/span>How to contact RAW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To contact the RAW first, you need to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.gov.in\/?utm_source=saaszeal&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NIA<\/a> known as a national investigation agency, and the address is given below :<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> floor, Umbrella Hills MTNL telephone exchange, Pedder road, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile number \u2013 022-23550650 fax -022-23542525<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The RAW email address is \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info.mum.nia@gov.in\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info.mum.nia@gov.in<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazing_facts_about_RAW\"><\/span>Amazing facts about RAW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7076 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Amazing-facts-of-Raw-2.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing facts of Raw \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Amazing-facts-of-Raw-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Amazing-facts-of-Raw-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Amazing-facts-of-Raw-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Amazing-facts-of-Raw-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motto of RAW <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0927\u0930\u094d\u092e\u094b\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0924\u093f\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0924<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on he who does not observe dharma is destroyed, while the whole follows is protected. Dharma, in the context, stands for the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw is an external agency that existed after the Indo-China War and the Pakistan-India War. After this war, we felt the need for an external agency; before this, the intelligence bureau is responsible for internal and external intelligence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw successfully kept India&#8217;s first nuclear test secret, named Operation Smiling Buddha.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extraordinary artist Ravindra Kaushik played a spy role in Pakistan. He joined the Pakistan army and served at the rank of major and saved thousands of Indian lives by sending essential information or data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kargil war RAW successfully trapped the conversation between the Pakistan general Parvez Musharraf and Lt.Gen. Mohd Aziz.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAW successfully trapped the conversation of terrorists about 2-6 months before the Mumbai attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person serving under RAW as an undercover agent must get full government support and security. Even after their death, they do not get the love of their motherland. They are trained intelligence officers responsible for collecting essential information for securing the nation&#8217;s interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faqs_on_RAW\"><\/span>Faqs on RAW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Q1. Who is responsible for the analytical research wing?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- The head of Raw in the cabinet secretariat, under the authority of the Indian Prime Minister, is responsible for the RAW.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. How do you apply for RAW?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- You join RAW through the UPSC exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Can RAW agents tell about their personal information?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- Those eligible to join Raw should not tell about their family, friends, or other important information. Instead, they work in disguise form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Is raw a permanent job?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ans:- No, it is not a permanent job, but the person can earn 0.8-1.3 lakh per month in this job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"299\"><strong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"136\">Q5. What is the RAW full form?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"299\">Ans<strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"148\">:-<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"170\">RAW full form<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"204\">Research and Analysis Wing<\/strong>, which is India\u2019s external intelligence agency responsible for gathering foreign intelligence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"508\"><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"340\">Q6. What does RAW do in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"508\">Ans<strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"352\">:-<\/strong> RAW collects intelligence from other countries, monitors threats, and helps the government make decisions related to national security and foreign affairs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"683\"><strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"548\">Q7. When was RAW established?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"683\">Ans<strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"560\">:-<\/strong> RAW was established in the year <strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"601\">1968<\/strong> after the Indo-China and Indo-Pak wars to strengthen India\u2019s intelligence system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"848\"><strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"724\">Q8. Who controls RAW in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"848\">Ans<strong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"736\">:-<\/strong> RAW operates under the <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"793\">Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO)<\/strong> and is supervised by the Cabinet Secretariat of India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1084\"><strong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"906\">Q9. What is the salary of a RAW agent in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1084\">Ans<strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"918\">:-<\/strong> The salary of a RAW agent varies based on position and experience, but it generally ranges between <strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1052\">\u20b980,000 to \u20b91.5 lakh per month<\/strong> along with additional benefits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1277\"><strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1129\">Q10. Is RAW India\u2019s secret agency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1277\">Ans<strong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1141\">:-<\/strong> Yes, RAW is considered a <strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1197\">secret intelligence agency<\/strong> because its operations, missions, and agent identities are highly confidential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/top-intelligence-agency-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Intelligence Agency in the World &amp;#8211; RAW, ISI, CIA, KGB, MOSAAD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cXrnTGJuH7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-olympic-games-history-significance\/\">The Olympic Games: History, Significance, Achievements, and Disputes<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Olympic Games: History, Significance, Achievements, and Disputes&#8221; &#8212; Saralstudy.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/the-olympic-games-history-significance\/embed\/#?secret=X9abpd3gYA#?secret=cXrnTGJuH7\" data-secret=\"cXrnTGJuH7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ULvFzJHhPL\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/national-pension-scheme-benefit-features-pros-cons\/\">National Pension Scheme &#8211; Benefit, Features, Pros &#038; cons<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;National Pension Scheme &#8211; Benefit, Features, Pros &#038; cons&#8221; &#8212; Saralstudy.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/national-pension-scheme-benefit-features-pros-cons\/embed\/#?secret=TtY8Au2Emo#?secret=ULvFzJHhPL\" data-secret=\"ULvFzJHhPL\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RAW is defined as the research and analysis wings (RAW full form: Research and Analysis Wing). It plays a vital role in the country&#8217;s foreign affairs. It is also called India&#8217;s most important foreign intelligence body, which collects all confidential information or data to secure the nation from foreign attacks. This agency guides our &#8230; <a title=\"RAW: Research &#038; Analysis Wing of India\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/raw-research-and-analysis-wing-of-india\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about RAW: Research &#038; Analysis Wing of India\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":3950,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3949","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-india"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3949","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3949"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7134,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3949\/revisions\/7134"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3949"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3949"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}