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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was founded in _____ following the Battle of Solferino.

  1. 1859
  2. 1863
  3. 1876
  4. 1901

Answer: 1863

The movement was founded in 1863 in Geneva, inspired by Henry Dunant's experiences at the 1859 Battle of Solferino. The first Geneva Convention was adopted in 1864, establishing legal protections for war victims.

Topic International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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