Question 1

Which BRICS nation has announced two additional statutory public holidays starting in 2025, extending the Spring Festival and Labor Day holidays?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 2

In 2025, the BRICS summit will be held in which city, leading to a declared municipal holiday on July 7th?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the three mandatory national holidays that all companies in India must observe?

Accepted Answer

Independence Day

Question 4

Starting in 2024, Brazil introduced a new national paid public holiday on November 20th to honor which observance?

Accepted Answer

National Day of Zumbi and Black Consciousness

Question 5

In Russia, which holiday is celebrated on May 1st and is known as the Spring and Labour Holiday?

Accepted Answer

Spring and Labour Day

Question 6

South Africa's public holiday calendar for 2025 will see one fewer day off compared to 2024, but offers an increase in what?

Accepted Answer

Long weekends

Question 7

China's official public holiday calendar for 2025 was released on November 12th, announcing an extension of holidays for which two major events?

Accepted Answer

Spring Festival and Labor Day

Question 8

Which of these is a mandatory national holiday in India that all businesses must observe, and operations on this day require prior approval?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an official public holiday in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Cosmonautics Day (April 12)

Question 11

For the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 4th was declared a day off for municipal institutions to accommodate what?

Accepted Answer

Preparatory events, including a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors

Question 12

According to recent announcements, China will increase its total annual number of paid statutory holidays from 11 to how many starting in 2025?

Accepted Answer

13

Question 13

In India, employees working on mandatory holidays like Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti are entitled to what compensation?

Accepted Answer

Double pay and possibly compensatory leave

Question 14

What is the primary focus of Brazil's BRICS presidency in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening cooperation among Global South countries and promoting reforms in global governance

Question 15

Which of these events is scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia, from August 28-30, featuring ensembles from BRICS countries?

Accepted Answer

International Jazz Festival

Question 16

In South Africa, when a public holiday falls on a Sunday in 2025, what typically happens?

Accepted Answer

The following Monday is declared a holiday

Question 17

Which of the following is a significant public holiday in China during early May?

Accepted Answer

Labor Day

Question 18

India will assume the BRICS rotating chairmanship in which year, following Brazil's term?

Accepted Answer

2026

BRICS Nations 2025: Major Holiday Shifts, New Additions, and Key Events Revealed!

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