Set A - UPSC Prelims 2025 Solutions

QQuestion

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?

OOptions

A) I and II

B) II and III

C) I and III

D) I only

✓Correct Answer

D) I only

DDalvoy Solutions

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.

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SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips

For BRICS questions, track the expansion carefully as membership changes are significant geopolitical developments. Also verify summit themes and host details from official sources.

SUPSC Prelims 2025 Syllabus Analysis

International Relations - Multilateral organizations and emerging economies cooperation

AUPSC Prelims 2025 Question Analysis

Medium difficulty - requires knowledge of recent BRICS developments and summit details

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