UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 8
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS :
- 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.
- Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.
- 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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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (I and II)
Explanation: The 16th BRICS Summit took place in Kazan, Russia, in 2024, and Indonesia became a full member in 2025. The summit's theme referred to strengthening multilateralism, not multiculturalism.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-Russia chaired the Kazan summit.
II: True-Indonesia joined as a full member.
III: False-the actual theme was 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
B. Incorrect-includes III despite the item-wise findings; omits I which the answer requires.
C. Incorrect-includes III despite the item-wise findings; omits II which the answer requires.
D. Incorrect-omits II which the answer requires.