UPSC PYQPrelims 2025

Civil Services Examination · 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 Multilateralism 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
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Answer: (A) I and II

Explanation

Russia chaired the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan and Indonesia became a full member in 2025; double-check the exact summit theme wording against the official source, as this affects whether III should also be included.