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Why did the New International Economic Order (NIEO) initiative fade away in the late 1980s?

The New International Economic Order (NIEO) initiative fade away in the late 1980s due to the strong competition faced by the developed countries. The developed countries acted as a united force and the nonaligned countries struggled to maintain their own identity and develop unity in the face of the opposition.


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Identify the event that took place in 1989 which led to the collapse of the ‘Second World’ and the end of the Cold War.

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The Soviet economy was more developed than the rest of the world except for the US after the end of the Second World War. Substantiate the statement with anyone example.


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Since the end of the Cold War, there have been significant changes in India – China relations. Identify anyone such change.

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Britain’s former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher kept the UK out of the European market. Highlight the reason behind this decision.


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Who is considered ‘indigenous people’ in India?

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‘‘The practice of defection in Indian politics is many times expressed as the policy of – ‘Aya Ram Gaya Ram’.’’ Justify the statement.