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Introduction The AHRC is a non-governmental organisation created in 1948 to look after the increasing human rights violations in Asia. It is created to provide practical solutions to human rights violations and provide immediate relief and protection to the victims of human rights violations. Through its various strategies like Urgent Appeal, Statement, Folk Schools, Internships, the AHRC has been trying to address human rights violations in every corner of Asia. About AHRC AHRC stands for Asian Human Rights Commission. This commission was formed to look after human rights especially in the Asian region. Registered in 1948, this commission was ... Read More

Introduction AGP or the Asom Gana Parishad party was mainly formed to implement the objectives of the Assam Movement. Since, it was born from this movement, multiple stakeholders of the movement including several political parties and members and leaders helped in its formation. This is also the very reason why this party experiences factionalism from its very birth. The party’s ideologies mostly aim to respect and safeguard the original people of Assam and their interests. In this article we will briefly discuss the history, organisation and ideology of the AGP. History Asom Gana Parishad was formed as an umbrella organisation ... Read More

Introduction The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966 to promote economic and social progress in Asia and the Pacific. ADB's mission is to reduce poverty, facilitate sustainable economic growth, and promote regional cooperation. With 68 member countries, the bank provides loans, grants, technical assistance, and policy advice to help its members meet their development goals. ADB's focus areas include infrastructure development, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, regional cooperation and integration, human development, environmental sustainability, and governance and institutional development. ADB has been instrumental in supporting the economic growth of many countries in ... Read More

Introduction The Asian Currency Union (ACU) is a clearinghouse for payments among central banks in Asia, designed to facilitate regional monetary cooperation and promote trade and investment among member countries. The ACU was established in 1977 by 10 Asian central banks and has since expanded to include other Asian countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea. The ACU allows member countries to settle payments for trade and investment in local currencies, reducing their dependence on foreign currencies and promoting financial stability in the region. The ACU operates on a 24-hour basis and offers a range of financial services, including ... Read More

Introduction The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) is a senior position in the police department responsible for maintaining law and order in a designated area or region of a city. ACPs have the authority to investigate and solve criminal cases within their jurisdiction and manage a team of police officers. They coordinate with other law enforcement agencies to tackle serious crimes, supervise traffic management, and maintain peace during public events and festivals. The ACP rank is the third-highest rank in the Indian Police Service (IPS), and officers can progress to higher ranks such as Deputy Commissioner of Police ... Read More

Introduction Associated Cement Companies (ACC) is an Indian cement manufacturing company that was founded in 1936. It is a subsidiary of the Swiss cement giant, Lafarge Holcim, and has a presence in various parts of India and other countries. ACC produces a wide range of cement and concrete products for various applications and offers technical support and training to its customers. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. ACC also has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and has implemented various initiatives to support communities and ... Read More

Introduction AC and DC are immensely common terms while discussing current and electricity. DC or direct current refers to current that constantly flows in a single direction and thus, has fixed polarity. Direct current can be used to power light bulbs and other such devices without the need for any sort of conversion. On the other hand, the power supply we receive in our homes comes in the form of alternating current, or AC. This form of current periodically reverses direction and is more economical to transmit over long distances. We will discuss more about AC in this article. What ... Read More

Introduction The ABVP is one of the largest student body organisations in India. Since its birth in 1948, it has formed clusters in most parts of the country. They take part in periodical elections conducted at several higher educational institutions like colleges and universities across India like Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Gujarat University and many more. With the aim of ‘national reconstruction’ and bringing transformations in the society they have started several initiatives to train and educate the minds of young students because they believe that students are the main agents of social change. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad The ... Read More

Introduction An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety feature used in automobiles to prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking. The system works by rapidly releasing and reapplying the brakes to a wheel that is about to lock up, allowing the driver to maintain control of the vehicle and avoid obstacles. ABS has been mandatory in many countries for all new passenger cars and light trucks since the 1990s. The system was first developed for use in aircraft and was later adapted for use in automobiles. ABS reduces the stopping distance of a vehicle, especially on ... Read More

Introduction ABHM stands for Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha. This party grew from the Hindu Sabha which was formed to protect and promote the Hindu ideology. The party has played a leading role in being a voice for the Hindus during the independence movement of India and as a counter organisation to the Muslim League. The party is mainly known for its radical secularism and other radical demands and visions which aim to protect the Hindus and the Hindu ideology. Hindu Mahasabha Hindu Mahasabha is a non-secular party dedicated to the protection and promotion of Hindus. It was established in ... Read More