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 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

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 ... Read More

Introduction AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party. The party grew from an anti-corruption movement conducted across India to pressurise the government to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill. Currently, the party has been re-elected as the ruling government in New Delhi and its leader Mr. Arvind Kejriwal is the ... Read More

Introduction An authorized dealer is a financial institution or entity authorized by a regulatory authority or central bank to perform certain foreign exchange transactions. The scope of activities for authorized dealers varies by jurisdiction, but typically includes buying and selling foreign currencies, issuing foreign exchange products such as prepaid cards, ... Read More