17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Current Context: The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 6–7 July 2025 under the chairmanship of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hosted by Brazil.

• The theme of the summit was “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”
• Leaders from 11 BRICS member countries, including newly inducted members like Egypt, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia, participated.
• The summit focused on reforming global governance institutions, promoting multilateralism, addressing climate change, and establishing inclusive frameworks for AI governance.
• A key outcome was the Rio de Janeiro Declaration, which included 126 commitments and the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Fund (TFFF) for climate finance.
• India, represented by PM Narendra Modi, emphasized the need for institutional reforms, climate finance access, and zero tolerance for terrorism, especially in light of the Pahalgam terror attack.
• Modi also held bilateral talks with Brazil and Uruguay, discussing trade and digital cooperation.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held in July 2025?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Beijing, China
c) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
d) Cape Town, South Africa

Answer: c) The 17th BRICS Summit was hosted by Brazil and held in Rio de Janeiro from 6–7 July 2025 under the chairmanship of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.