Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of…

Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. I and II
  2. II and III
  3. I and III
  4. I only

Solution

The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan under Russia's chairship in Oct 2024 (I correct). Indonesia became a full BRICS member in Jan 2025 (II correct). The actual theme used 'Multilateralism' not 'Multiculturalism' — III incorrect.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2025

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