Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS:

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Question

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. A. I and II (Correct answer)
  2. B. II and III
  3. C. I and III
  4. D. I only

Correct Answer

Option A — I and II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and II.

Key Points

  • The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia under Russia's chairmanship in October 2024 — Statement I correct.
  • Indonesia was invited as a "partner country," not a full member — Statement II is debatable, but given UPSC's answer of I and II, UPSC may consider Indonesia's partner status as "membership." The actual theme was "Strengthening Multilateralism..." (not "Multiculturalism") — Statement III is incorrect.