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GK Quiz: Key BRICS Questions and Answers for UPSC and SSC Competitive Exams
· Source: Amar Ujala
Important general knowledge questions and factual answers covering the history, members, and summits of the BRICS grouping have been highlighted for competitive exams. The quiz covers topics including founding details, summit locations, New Development Bank leadership, and member expansions.
Overview of BRICS General Knowledge Questions
Important general knowledge questions regarding BRICS, its founding history, summits, and institutional leadership are relevant for exams like UPSC and SSC.
- Economist Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs coined the term 'BRIC' in 2001 for the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
- The first BRIC summit was held in 2009 in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
- The letter 'S' was added to the group's name after South Africa joined in 2011, changing it from BRIC to BRICS.
- India chaired the 13th BRICS Summit in 2021 via virtual mode, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The New Development Bank (NDB) headquarters is located in Shanghai, China, and the bank was established in 2015.
- K. V. Kamath was appointed as the first President of the New Development Bank.
- The agreement to establish the New Development Bank was signed during the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2014.
- Following decisions at the 2023 Johannesburg Summit, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia became full members in 2024.
- Indonesia officially became a full member on 6 January 2025, taking the total number of full BRICS members to 11.
India's BRICS Presidencies and Summits
Excluding 2026, India has chaired or hosted the BRICS summit a total of 3 times.
| Year | Summit Number | Location / Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4th Summit | New Delhi |
| 2016 | 8th Summit | Goa |
| 2021 | 13th Summit | Virtual Mode |
| 2026 | 18th Summit | India (Host) |
Recent BRICS Timeline
Key milestones marking the development and expansion of the grouping include the following dates:
| Year / Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Jim O'Neill used the term BRIC in published research |
| 2009 | First BRIC Summit held in Yekaterinburg, Russia |
| 2011 | South Africa joined the grouping, forming BRICS |
| 2014 | NDB agreement signed at the 6th Summit in Fortaleza |
| 2015 | New Development Bank established |
| 2024 | Full membership became effective for Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia |
| 6 January 2025 | Official announcement of Indonesia's full membership |
| 2025 | 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil's presidency |
| 2026 | India to host the 18th BRICS Summit |
Questions
Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank located?
The headquarters of the New Development Bank is located in Shanghai, China.
Who was appointed as the first President of the New Development Bank?
K. V. Kamath was appointed as the first President of the New Development Bank.
When did Indonesia officially become a full member of BRICS?
Indonesia's full membership was officially announced on 6 January 2025.
How many times has India hosted or chaired the BRICS summit so far?
India has hosted or chaired the BRICS summit 3 times: in 2012 (New Delhi), 2016 (Goa), and 2021 (virtually), and will host the 18th summit in 2026.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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