UPSC Prelims 2025·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

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?

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  1. AI and II
  2. BII and III
  3. CI and III
  4. DI onlyCorrect

Explanation

Analyzing statements about BRICS: I. 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia's Chairship in Kazan: Correct. The 16th BRICS Summit was indeed held in Kazan, Russia, under Russian chairship in 2024. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS: Incorrect. Indonesia has not become a full member of BRICS. While several countries have expressed interest and some have been invited as partners, Indonesia is not among the current full members. III. Theme was 'Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security': Incorrect. This was not the actual theme of the 16th BRICS Summit. The actual theme focused on strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS : I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in

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