UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 57 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2025 question on BRICS Kazan Summit

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
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Answer: A. I and II

Verdict

Statements I and II are correct → Option (a).

Statement by statement

Statement I – CORRECT: The 16th BRICS Summit, and the First Summit with expanded BRICS membership, took place in Kazan from October 22–24, 2024, with Russia as the chair. Hence Statement I is correct.

Statement II – CORRECT: Indonesia has officially joined BRICS, becoming the first Southeast Asian member. This move was announced by Brazil, the 2025 BRICS presidency holder. Indonesia's entry was endorsed by BRICS leaders at the 2023 Johannesburg summit. Hence Statement II is correct.

Statement III – INCORRECT: The actual theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.' The word was multilateralism, not multiculturalism. Hence Statement III is not correct.

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