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According to the source, what is the definition of non-alignment?
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The international policy of a sovereign state not aligning itself with any power blocs.
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The concept of non-alignment emerged during which major 20th-century geopolitical period?
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The Cold War.
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Which two power blocs divided the world after the Second World War?
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One led by the USA and the other by the erstwhile Soviet Union.
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Non-alignment was the chief characteristic of political awakening in which two continents?
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Asia and Africa.
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What is the primary aim of non-alignment in terms of international peace?
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To promote international peace, harmony, and cooperation.
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Name one of the military alliances that the Non-Aligned Movement is opposed to.
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NATO (or SEATO / Warsaw Pact).
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True or False: Non-alignment requires a country to remain aloof from international problems.
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False, it actively participates in the politics among nations.
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Non-alignment is described as standing for '_____' rather than passivism.
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action
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How does non-alignment allow a country to judge international issues?
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It judges issues on merit while upholding rights for freedom and justice.
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Why did newly independent nations feel that maintaining distance from superpowers would prevent a nuclear holocaust?
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They believed division into two power blocs endangered world peace.
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What economic challenge is posed by international financial institutions like the World Bank and IMF according to the text?
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They try to impose decisions on small and weak countries, challenging their economic sovereignty.
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How did newly independent nations hope to benefit economically from a policy of non-alignment?
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By being able to get economic assistance from both power blocs.
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The guidelines for the Non-Aligned Movement were based on which set of principles?
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Panchsheel.
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Which Indian Prime Minister enunciated the principles of Panchsheel?
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Jawaharlal Nehru.
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In which year and city was the first conference held that gave NAM practical shape?
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1955 in Bandung, Indonesia.
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When and where was the first official summit meeting of non-aligned countries held?
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September 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
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Who were the three primary 'founding fathers' of the Non-Aligned Movement?
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President Tito, Prime Minister Nehru, and President Nasser.
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Name the country associated with the founding father President Josip Broz Tito.
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Yugoslavia.
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Name the country associated with the founding father President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
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Egypt.
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Besides the three main founders, name two other leaders who advocated for the policy of non-alignment.
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Sukarno (Indonesia) and Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana).
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What was a primary objective of NAM regarding the causes of war?
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To eliminate all causes which could lead to war.
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Identify the NAM objective concerning racial and colonial issues.
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To oppose colonialism, imperialism, and racial discrimination.
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What is the NAM stance on the settlement of international disputes?
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To advocate for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
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What is NAM's objective regarding weapons of mass destruction?
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To work for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
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Term: Neo-colonialism
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Definition: The use of economic or political pressure by powerful countries to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies.
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Why is NAM considered relevant in the current 'unipolar' world dominated by the USA?
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It can utilize its experience to prevent unilateral decisions and US domination.
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Name three modern global issues that NAM uses as a platform for development and equity.
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Global vaccine access, climate justice, and debt relief.
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Where was the five-day NAM summit held in January 2024?
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Kampala, Uganda.
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Who officially assumed the chairmanship of the NAM summit in 2024?
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President Yoweri Museveni.
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The 2024 NAM summit issued a statement condemning military aggression in which specific region?
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The Gaza Strip.
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Which principle of Panchsheel refers to not attacking another nation?
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Mutual non-aggression.
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Which principle of Panchsheel refers to not interfering in the domestic politics of another nation?
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Mutual non-interference in internal affairs.
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The principle of 'Peaceful co-existence' is part of which diplomatic framework?
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Panchsheel.
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What was Jawaharlal Nehru's view on military pacts and armaments?
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He was opposed to them and sought to curb the 'mad race for armaments'.
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How did Nehru act as a 'spokesman' for newly independent nations in Asia and Africa?
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He advocated for their right to remain independent of superpower rivalry and to decide their own course of action.
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The logo provided in the text represents which specific NAM event?
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XVI Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (Tehran 2012).
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The Cyprus 1988 commemorative stamp features Nehru, Nasser, Tito, and which other leader?
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Makarios.
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Which principle of Panchsheel focuses on treating other nations as peers for shared gains?
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Equality for Mutual benefit.
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According to the 'Chapter at a Glance', why did newly independent nations want to solve problems without outside interference?
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To protect and preserve their newly acquired freedom.
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How does non-alignment relate to a country's freedom of decision-making?
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It gives a country the freedom to decide the course of action it wishes to adopt in world politics.
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One objective of NAM is to advocate for the _____ equality of all states.
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sovereign
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What action did the 2024 NAM summit urge the UN Security Council to take regarding Gaza?
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To allow humanitarian aid into the besieged strip.
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What was the membership count of the Non-Aligned Movement as of the latest figures in the source?
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120 countries.
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How many NAM member countries are from Africa according to the text?
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53.
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How many NAM member countries are from Asia according to the text?
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39.
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Which country amongst the options (Latin American nations, Sweden, Italy, Germany) attended NAM summits as an observer but did not join?
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Sweden.
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True or False: Non-alignment forms the basic framework of India's foreign policy.
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True.
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Which leader from Vietnam is mentioned as an advocate for the policy of non-alignment?
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Ho Chi Minh.
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Which leader from China is mentioned as an advocate for the policy of non-alignment?
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Chou En Lai.
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What is the relationship between 'non-alignment' and 'military alliances' like NATO?
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Non-alignment is directly opposed to such military alliances.
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Why is NAM described as a 'positive, dynamic and constructive movement' in the modern era?
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Because it aims at achieving universal peace, disarmament, and development.
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The 2024 NAM summit described the military aggression in Gaza as a 'Cruel _____ Act'.
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Genocidal
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Which factor refers to the desire to promote goodwill among the nations of Asia and Africa?
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The desire for solidarity and cooperation among newly independent nations.
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According to the source, why is NAM still relevant to the 'Global South'?
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It provides moral and diplomatic weight and acts as a platform for equity issues.
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The principle of 'Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty' is the first principle of _____.
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Panchsheel
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How does NAM view the use of force in international relations?
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It opposes the use of force and works for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
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Which founding father was the Prime Minister of India?
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Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Which founding father was the President of Yugoslavia?
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Josip Broz Tito.
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Which founding father was the President of Egypt?
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Gamal Abdel Nasser.
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What role did Nehru play in the evolution of NAM beyond being a founder?
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He was the visionary who gave the movement its ideological framework and guidelines.