Question 1

What was a significant outcome of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting held in New Delhi in mid-May 2026, chaired by India?

Accepted Answer

The meeting ended without a joint statement due to divisions over Iran and West Asia tensions, with India issuing a chair's statement instead.

Question 2

Which of the following New Development Bank (NDB) projects, approved in April/May 2024, aligns with China's national strategy to promote sustainable development and green finance?

Accepted Answer

A loan to the Bank of Huzhou, China, for sustainable infrastructure projects in Zhejiang Province.

Question 3

During Russia's 2024 BRICS presidency, what was a key focus for strengthening multilateralism and achieving 'Just Global Development and Security,' as highlighted in the June 2024 Joint Statement of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs?

Accepted Answer

Promoting a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, and ensuring greater participation of developing countries in global decision-making.

Question 4

What did the Kazan Declaration, adopted at the 16th BRICS Summit in October 2024, emphasize regarding the situation in Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on adherence to the UN Charter and support for diplomatic efforts to end the war through dialogue.

Question 5

In May 2024, the BRICS Anti-Drug Working Group Meeting in Moscow focused on tackling which specific criminal misuse of information and communication technologies?

Accepted Answer

The criminal misuse of ICT for drug trafficking and laundering proceeds of drug-related crime.

Question 6

Which of the following initiatives was discussed as a potential alternative to the Western interbank system SWIFT at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a BRICS Pay system designed to facilitate transactions and financial information exchange between central banks.

Question 7

What was a key outcome of the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Bank of Huzhou (BOH) loan agreement signed on May 28, 2024, for sustainable infrastructure development in Zhejiang Province, China?

Accepted Answer

It was the first non-sovereign loan provided by NDB in China, focusing on clean energy, transportation, and water/sanitation projects.

Question 8

According to the 'BRICS+ represents 45% of the world population and 28% of global GDP' comparison with the G7, what does this expansion signify for the bloc's global standing?

Accepted Answer

It highlights the expanding economic and demographic influence of the BRICS bloc relative to the G7.

Question 9

What is a primary strategic goal for China within the expanded BRICS, as outlined by analyses of its role in shaping the bloc?

Accepted Answer

To create an influential 'Chinese-led bloc' that challenges Western dominance and promotes a multipolar world order, leveraging its economic power.

Question 10

During the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, what was proposed regarding inter-BRICS financial transactions and alternatives to existing systems?

Accepted Answer

The creation of a BRICS blockchain-based payment system, the 'BRICS Bridge,' to connect member states' financial systems and facilitate settlements in central bank digital currencies.

Question 11

What does the 'Kazan Declaration' of the 16th BRICS Summit indicate about the member states' stance on global governance reform?

Accepted Answer

Endorsement of reform for the UN and its Security Council, and support for the full participation of the State of Palestine, contingent on a two-state solution.

Question 12

Following the 2024 BRICS+ summit, what significant domestic political shift in South Africa could influence its foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding its engagement with BRICS?

Accepted Answer

The ANC losing its majority and forming a coalition government with the West-leaning Democratic Alliance, potentially demanding more accountability on contentious issues like BRICS expansion.

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