5th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting

Current Context: The 5th BRICS Industry Ministers meeting was held in a virtual format.

• The meeting was chaired by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
• The meeting observed the participation of Industry Ministers from BRICS Countries.
• The Indian side highlighted its efforts to use technology for good governance in order to have transparency and accountability.
• Union Minister Piyush Goyal mentioned that India is working and have attained a significant remark for a vibrant and dynamic start-up ecosystem. The country has adopted various digital platforms like Aadhar and UPI payments for secured and efficient delivery of critical services to the last mile.
• The dignitaries discussed the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, trade and industries and assured to coordinate to uplift the trade and industry sector.
• They assured to coordinate towards the promotion of IPR, and expressed their intention to collaborate with NDB (New Development Bank).

Question: 

Q.1 Who among the following chaired the 5th BRICS Industry Ministers meeting?
a. Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya
b. Ravi Shankar Prasad
c. Piyush Goyal
d. Nirmala Sitharaman