In July 2025, the 17th BRICS Summit was held in which of the following country?
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Correct answer: D
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17th BRICS Summit 2025 -
The 17th annual summit of the BRICS countries was held in Brazil in July 2025.
Chairmanship: The BRICS presidency rotates annually in alphabetical order (B-R-I-C-S) for the member countries. After Russia in 2024, the 2025 presidency was handed to Brazil.
New Expansion: This summit was also significant because recently admitted new member countries (such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates) actively participated as full-fledged members.
Key Agenda: The summit focused on sustainable development, improving global governance, and discussing the BRICS currency or alternative payment systems.