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, ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More

Introduction Status and role are two important concepts in sociology that are closely related. They are fundamental to the way that individuals and groups interact with each other in society. These concepts are intertwined and shape individuals' identities, behaviours, and relationships with others. Status and role are key components of ... Read More

Introduction Religion is classified as either superficial or strong in sociology. It is something beyond our comprehension. Thus, social scientists have attempted to understand the relationship between religion and society. There are several sociological theories of religion, but the three great thinkers of sociology have had the most effect. Emile ... Read More

Introduction Power is defined as the ability to influence or control others and accomplish any task even when opposed by external forces. Max Weber was the first person to define power in social perspective. There are different theories and models that reasons out the distribution of power within the society. ... 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 ... Read More