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Intergovernmental Org BRICS
Asked 16 times across 5 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 8 of 16 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 11 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2014 → CDS 2015 → CISF 2021 → CAPF 2024 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
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Rising — more than half its appearances (10 of 16) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2026
Consider the following countries
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Egypt
- UAE
How many of the above are full-time members of BRICS?
- A One
- B Two
- C Three
- D All four
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CSE2025
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS
- 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan
- Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS
- The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A I and II ✓
- B II and III
- C I and III
- D I only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CAPF2024
Which of the following statements are correct about the composition of the G 20?
- All G 7 countries are members of G 20
- All BRICS countries are members of G 20
- All ASEAN countries are members of G 20
- All permanent members of Security Council are members of G 20 Select the answer
using the code given below:
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 2 and 4 only
- C 1 and 4 ✓
- D 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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