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Asia-Europe Meeting of 1996 was a platform for : 

The correct answer is
All the above

Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) 1996: Key Objectives

The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) established in 1996 served multiple crucial functions for fostering relations between Asian and European countries. Understanding these objectives is key to grasping the significance of the forum.

Functions of ASEM 1996

  • Equi-basis cooperation: ASEM was designed to promote a new form of partnership between Asia and Europe, emphasizing mutual respect and equal footing in discussions and collaborations.
  • Free and informal exchange of views: The meeting provided a unique platform for leaders to engage in open, informal dialogue, allowing for a candid exchange of perspectives on various regional and global issues.
  • Addressing global challenges: Beyond bilateral cooperation, ASEM aimed to foster joint efforts in tackling common concerns, which could include issues like economic stability, security, and combating global threats such as terrorism.

Given that ASEM facilitated cooperation on equal terms, encouraged informal dialogue, and provided a venue for discussing shared global challenges (including security issues like terrorism), all the listed options represent facets of its purpose.

Therefore, the 1996 Asia-Europe Meeting was a platform for all the mentioned aspects.

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Important Questions from Philosophy

  1. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.

    2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.

    3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to ‘the property held by both male and female members of a family.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  2. Who has advocated 'Practical Vedanta'?

  3. One of the most influential philosophers of India, Shankara was born in ___________.

  4. Lebensraum was coined by:

  5. By what name is the recurring and cyclical aimless rebirth and a wandering process known according to Indian philosophy?

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