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?
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Answer: A. Statement I is correct: the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan in October 2024 under Russia's chairship. Statement II is correct: Indonesia became a full member in January 2025. Statement III is wrong: the theme was 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security', not 'Multiculturalism'. So I and II are correct.
Watch for: One word is changed: 'Multilateralism' becomes 'Multiculturalism'.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Statement III is wrong: the theme says 'Multilateralism'.
- C. Statement III is wrong, and II is correct.
- D. Statement II is also correct.
Source to check: MEA website, Kazan Declaration (16th BRICS Summit, 2024); Brazil BRICS 2025 presidency statement on Indonesia.
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