Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS:

1. The 16th BRICS Summit was held under the chairmanship of Russia in Kazan.
2. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.
3. 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 only
4. I only

Explanation

Statement I is correct

• The 16th BRICS Summit was held from October 22 to 24, 2024, in Kazan, Russia, under the chairmanship of President Vladimir Putin.

Statement II is correct

• In January 2025, Indonesia joined the BRICS as a full member.

Statement III is incorrect

• Theme of the summit was “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”.

Answer: (a) I and II; Difficulty Level: Hard