History & Civics
With reference to the Bandung Conference, explain the following :
(a) When was this Conference held?
(b) Name the Five Principles of Mutual Coexistence adopted in this Conference.
(c) By which popular name they are generally called?
Answer
(a) The Bandung Conference was held in Indonesia in 1955.
(b) The five principles of peaceful coexistence or Panchsheel adopted in this Conference are:
- Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty
- Non-aggression
- Non-interference in each other's internal affairs
- Equality and mutual benefit
- Peaceful co-existence
(c) These principles are generally known as "Panchsheel".
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(a) Meaning of the Non-Aligned Movement.
(b) Major objectives of the NAM.
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(a) His role in urging the newly independent countries to maintain their unity and separate identity.
(b) His role in the first two Summits of the NAM.
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(a) In what way have the NAM objectives changed over the years?
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