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What is the meaning of Non-Alignment?
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Non-alignment is a foreign policy where a sovereign country does not join any military alliance or power bloc (like NATO or Warsaw Pact) but actively participates in world affairs to promote peace, co…
When and where was the first NAM summit held?
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The first NAM summit was held in September 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. It was attended by 25 countries from Asia, Africa, and one European country (Cyprus).
Who are considered the founding fathers of NAM?
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The three founding fathers of NAM are Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, and Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt. They played a key role in shaping the movement’s principles.
Why did newly independent countries choose non-alignment after World War II?
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Newly independent nations chose non-alignment to protect their sovereignty, avoid being drawn into Cold War rivalries, prevent foreign interference, and maintain independent foreign policies while pro…
What were the main objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement?
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The main objectives of NAM were: to avoid superpower rivalry, oppose colonialism and imperialism, promote peaceful coexistence, support disarmament, strengthen the UN, advocate sovereign equality, and…
How is non-alignment different from neutrality or isolation?
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Non-alignment is not neutrality or isolation. While neutral countries stay passive, non-aligned nations actively participate in global issues, judge each issue on its merit, and work for peace without…
What role did India play in the formation of NAM?
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India, under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, was a pioneer of non-alignment. Nehru promoted peaceful coexistence, opposed military alliances, and played a leading role in the Bandung Conference (1955…
What is Panchsheel? List its five principles.
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Panchsheel is a set of five principles of peaceful coexistence signed between India and China in 1954. The principles are: (1) Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, (2) Non-aggress…
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