Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS:  

I. The 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?  

  • I and II   
  • II and III  
  • I and III          
  • I only  

Answer: (a) I and II   

  • The BRICS is a forum for cooperation among a group of leading emerging economies. BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the original five members. The BRICS now includes 10 countries – Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Arab Emirates.
  • The 16th BRICS Summit was held under Russia’s Chairship, in Kazan. At the conclusion of the Summit, the leaders adopted the ‘Kazan Declaration’.
  • The 17th BRICS Summit will be hosted by Brazil.
  • Recently, Indonesia has officially joined the BRICS group as the 10th member, effective from January 2025. Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies.
  • The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.” While the statement says Strengthening Multiculturalism.