In which year did India take over the BRICS Chairship from Russia?
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2021
Explanation:-
India took over the BRICS Chairship from Russia in the year 2021. This was the third time India hosted the BRICS summit (India had previously held the presidency in 2012 and 2016). The BRICS presidency rotates annually among the member nations in the order of the acronym B-R-I-C-S.
Key Points:-
BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The theme for India's BRICS chairmanship in 2021 was "BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS cooperation for continuity, consolidation and consensus".
This summit was held in a virtual format.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: In which year was BRICS founded?
Answer: BRICS started in 2006 as 'BRIC'; it became 'BRICS' after South Africa joined in 2010.
Question: What is the main objective of BRICS?
Answer: To promote economic, political, and cultural cooperation among member countries and to support a multipolar world order.