Non Aligned Movement (CW) Flashcards
Mention any 2 features of policy of non alignment
- It is opposed to any kind of military alliance like NATO, SEATO, etc.
- It does not remain aloof from international problems
What is meant by non alignment ?
Non - Alignment is the international policy of a sovereign state according to which it does not align itself with any of the power blocs and at the same time actively participates in the world affairs to promote international peace, harmony and cooperation.
Mention any 2 factors responsible for the development of the policy of non alignment
- Cold War
- Struggles against imperialism
Who were the architects of the non-aligned movement?
1) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
2) Marshall Joseph Brozo Tito
3) Gamel Abdal Nasser
What is Panchsheel?
Peace agreement of five principles signed between India and China in 1954
When was the Bandung conference held?
1955
Name any 2 countries which participated in Bandung conference.
India
Indonesia
When and where was the first non—aligned Summit held?
First summit of the non aligned nations was held in 1961 at Belgrade
The european country which attended first NAM summit.
Cyprus
Name the four countries which attended the first summit of NAM
Egypt
Cyprus
India
Burma
Mention any two issues discussed at the first NAM summit
1) Problem of Berlin
2) The question of Chinese representation in the UN
Mention two objectives of the non-aligned movement
1) To eliminate all the causes which could lead to war
2) To advocate sovereign equality of all states
Give an example to show that Pandit Nehru for world peace through non—aligned movement
He along with other leaders led the Bandung conference
‘ Where freedom is menaced, or justice is threatened, or where aggression takes place, we cannot be and shall not be neutral, or policy is not neutralist but one of the active endeavour to preserve and if possible, establish peace on firm foundations.’
Who said these words to whom?
Jawaharlal Nehru to American congress in 1949
What were Jawaharlal Nehru’s view regarding the non aligned movement?
He said, “ Non - Aligned does not mean passivity of mind or action. It does not mean submission to what’s e consider evil. it is a positive and dynamic approach to such problems that confront us.”
