Q1
When was the Non-Aligned Movement founded?
A1961
B1945
C1900
D1975
ICSEClass 10 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 14 · Topic 1
The Non-Aligned Movement
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was formed by countries choosing not to formally align with either the USA or Soviet Union during the Cold Wa
Core concept
NAM was founded in 1961, with leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru (India), Josip Broz Tito (Yugoslavia), and Gamal Abdel Nasser (Egypt) as key founders.
How it works
Member countries sought to maintain independence in foreign policy, avoiding becoming pawns in the Cold War rivalry between superpowers.
Why it matters
NAM aimed to promote decolonisation, economic development, and peaceful coexistence among nations, regardless of their political systems.
Key detail
While the Cold War has ended, NAM continues to exist, focusing on promoting cooperation among developing nations on various global issues.
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• NAM was founded in 1961.
• Key founders: Nehru, Tito, Nasser.
• Members sought independent foreign policy.
• This avoided being pawns in Cold War rivalry.
• NAM promoted decolonisation and development.
• It also promoted peaceful coexistence.
• The Cold War has ended.
• NAM continues, focusing on developing nations' cooperation.