11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting was held in Brasília, Brazil

Current Context: On April 25, 2025, the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting was held in Brasília, Brazil, under Brazil's presidency.

• The meeting was chaired by Brazil’s Minister of Labour and Employment and focused on two themes: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Work" and "The Impacts of Climate Change on the World of Work and a Just Transition".

Key highlights of the declaration include:

• Promoting inclusive AI policies to balance innovation with worker protection.
• Advancing social dialogue for fair climate transitions.
• Strengthening South-South cooperation on labour governance, digital inclusion, and green job creation.
• India showcased initiatives like FutureSkills Prime, Mission LiFE, and the National Career Service (NCS) platform, emphasizing a human-centric approach to technological transformation.

Question:

Q.1 Which country held the presidency during the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in 2025?
a) China
b) India
c) Russia
d) Brazil

Answer: d) Brazil hosted and chaired the meeting as it held the presidency of BRICS in 2025.