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?
AI and II
BII and III
CI and III
DI only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Statement I — Correct.
The
16th BRICS Summit was held in
Kazan (Russia) under Russia’s chairship.
Statement II — Correct.
Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS, joining the expanded grouping that now includes
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and UAE along with the original members.
Statement III — Incorrect.
The correct theme was
“Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”, not “Multiculturalism.”
Thus,
Statements I and II are correct.