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BRICS GK Quiz: 10 Important Questions for UPSC, SSC, Railway and Police Exams

Source: अमर उजाला | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 11:54:22 UTC

Key Points

  • The quiz asks about the origin of the term BRIC, attributing it to Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001.
  • It notes that the first BRIC summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009, and South Africa's 2011 accession changed the name to BRICS.
  • Questions cover the New Development Bank, stating its headquarters is in Shanghai, its first president was K.V. Kamath, and its founding agreement was signed at the 2014 Fortaleza summit.
  • The quiz says BRICS expansion added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as full members effective 2024, while Indonesia became a full member in 2025, bringing membership to 11.
  • It highlights India's BRICS chairmanship/hosting record: 2012 New Delhi, 2016 Goa, 2021 virtual, and the 2026 18th summit.
  • The content is framed as exam preparation for UPSC, SSC, Railway and Police examinations.
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