Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Non-Aligned Movement?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29 May 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Non-Aligned Movement?

A. After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states worldwide.

B. It is a forum of 120 developing world states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Health and Family Welfare Minister participated in a meeting with Ministers of Health of the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Countries. Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organisation was also present in the meeting. The Bandung Principles and the Membership Criteria of the Non-Aligned Movement function as admission criteria both for new members and observers. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a forum of 120 developing world states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.  After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states worldwide.

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