What was the core theme of India’s BRICS Chairship in 2021?
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Correct answer: B
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Answer: (B) BRICS: Continuity and Consensus.
Explanation:
In 2021, India held the Chairmanship of the 13th BRICS Summit. The main theme of this summit was "BRICS @ 15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus." This marked the third time that India hosted the BRICS Summit (having previously done so in 2012 and 2016). The 2021 summit was conducted virtually and was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Important issues, such as counter-terrorism strategies and digital health initiatives, were discussed during this meeting.
Additional Points:
BRICS: This is a grouping of the world's five major emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Establishment: It was formally established in 2009 (initially known as 'BRIC'; it became 'BRICS' following the inclusion of South Africa in 2010).
New Development Bank (NDB): During the 2014 Fortaleza Summit, the BRICS nations established their own development bank, the 'NDB,' which is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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