International relations: Identify the non-aligned Afro-Asian nations that met to mediate the 1962 India–China conflict. Conference held in December 1962 to evolve a peaceful settlement after the Sino-Indian War. Choose the correct participating set of countries.

Given data

• Event: A December 1962 conference of non-aligned Afro-Asian nations convened to help settle the India–China border conflict.

Concept/ApproachRecall the 'Colombo Proposals' and the six-nation mediation initiative led by Ceylon (Sri Lanka) shortly after the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

ReasoningThe six participating non-aligned countries were Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Burma (now Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Ghana, and the United Arab Republic (Egypt). They formulated the 'Colombo Proposals' and communicated them to both New Delhi and Beijing.

Common pitfallsConfusing the Colombo group with SAARC (formed later) or mixing in South Asian neighbours that were not part of the mediation.

Final AnswerCeylon (Sri Lanka), Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Ghana, and the United Arab Republic (Egypt)