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Prelims 2025 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 57

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

Answer

I and II

I. Correct. The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia in October 2024 under Russia’s chairship.
II. Correct. Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of BRICS.
III. Incorrect. The theme “Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security” was associated with South Africa’s 15th BRICS Summit (2023), not the 16th Summit in Kazan.

Hence, statements I and II only are correct.

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