Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation:
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BRICS STI cooperation focuses on collaborative research and development among member countries.
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It aims to promote the sharing of technological innovations and capacity building in science and technology.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both 1 and 2 are correct.
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Statement 1: Correct. BRICS STI cooperation promotes collaborative research and development projects among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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Statement 2: Correct. The initiative also focuses on sharing technological innovations, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in science and technology across member countries.
Hence, both statements accurately describe the objectives of BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation cooperation.