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The Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW or RAW) is India's primary foreign intelligence agency . It plays a vital role in India's national security and foreign policy by gathering intelligence, conducting covert operations, and countering threats to the country's interests abroad. Here's a detailed breakdown of R&AW: 🔰 BASIC OVERVIEW Attribute Details Full Name Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) Founded September 21, 1968 Founder Rameshwar Nath Kao Headquarters New Delhi, India Current Chief Ravi Sinha (as of 2024) Parent Agency Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jurisdiction External (foreign) intelligence only Motto “धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः” – "The law protects when it is protected" 📜 HISTORY Pre-1968 : India's intelligence was under the Intelligence Bureau (IB) , which handled both internal and external security. 1962 : The India-China war exposed severe gaps in India's foreign intelligence. 1965 : After the Indo-Pak war, it became clea...