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This study set covers Global Holidays through
18 practice questions.
Explore the latest updates on upcoming public holidays across BRICS nations for 2025, including newly added days off in China and significant events like the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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BRICS Nations 2025: Major Holiday Shifts, New Additions, and Key Events Revealed! study set below.
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1
Which BRICS nation has announced two additional statutory public holidays starting in 2025, extending the Spring Festival and Labor Day holidays?
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A
India
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B
China
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C
Brazil
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D
Russia
2
In 2025, the BRICS summit will be held in which city, leading to a declared municipal holiday on July 7th?
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A
New Delhi, India
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B
Kazan, Russia
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C
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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D
Johannesburg, South Africa
3
Which of the following is one of the three mandatory national holidays that all companies in India must observe?
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A
Holi
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B
Diwali
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C
Independence Day
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D
Dussehra
4
Starting in 2024, Brazil introduced a new national paid public holiday on November 20th to honor which observance?
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A
Tiradentes' Day
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B
National Day of Zumbi and Black Consciousness
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C
Our Lady of Aparecida
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D
Republic Day
5
In Russia, which holiday is celebrated on May 1st and is known as the Spring and Labour Holiday?
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A
Victory Day
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B
Defender of the Fatherland Day
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C
International Women's Day
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D
Spring and Labour Day
6
South Africa's public holiday calendar for 2025 will see one fewer day off compared to 2024, but offers an increase in what?
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A
International holidays
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B
Religious festivals
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C
Long weekends
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D
Work-from-home days
7
China's official public holiday calendar for 2025 was released on November 12th, announcing an extension of holidays for which two major events?
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A
National Day and Dragon Boat Festival
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B
Qingming Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival
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C
Spring Festival and Labor Day
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D
New Year's Day and Victory Day
8
Which of these is a mandatory national holiday in India that all businesses must observe, and operations on this day require prior approval?
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A
Republic Day
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B
Gandhi Jayanti
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C
Independence Day
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D
All of the above
9
In 2025, Brazil will officially assume the BRICS chairmanship. Which city is set to host the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit on July 6-7?
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A
São Paulo
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B
Brasília
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C
Rio de Janeiro
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D
Fortaleza
10
Which of the following is NOT an official public holiday in Russia?
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A
Victory Day (May 9)
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B
Unity Day (November 4)
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C
Cosmonautics Day (April 12)
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D
Orthodox Christmas (January 7)
11
For the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 4th was declared a day off for municipal institutions to accommodate what?
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A
A cultural festival
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B
Preparatory events, including a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors
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C
A national election
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D
The founding of the city
12
According to recent announcements, China will increase its total annual number of paid statutory holidays from 11 to how many starting in 2025?
13
In India, employees working on mandatory holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are entitled to what compensation?
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A
A bonus payment only
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B
Double pay and possibly compensatory leave
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C
A gift voucher
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D
No additional compensation
14
What is the primary focus of Brazil's BRICS presidency in 2025?
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A
Expanding BRICS membership significantly
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B
Promoting economic sanctions against non-member countries
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C
Strengthening cooperation among Global South countries and promoting reforms in global governance
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D
Organizing cultural exchange programs exclusively
15
Which of these events is scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia, from August 28-30, featuring ensembles from BRICS countries?
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A
BRICS Film Festival
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B
BRICS Economic Forum
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C
International Jazz Festival
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D
BRICS Youth Games
16
In South Africa, when a public holiday falls on a Sunday in 2025, what typically happens?
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A
The holiday is lost
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B
The following Monday is declared a holiday
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C
The holiday is observed on the preceding Saturday
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D
The holiday is moved to the nearest Friday
17
Which of the following is a significant public holiday in China during early May?
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A
Qingming Festival
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B
Dragon Boat Festival
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C
Labor Day
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D
National Day
18
India will assume the BRICS rotating chairmanship in which year, following Brazil's term?
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A
2025
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B
2026
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C
2027
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D
2028
