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BRICS

Asked 16 times across 5 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2015.
16
PYQs
5
Exams
11
Years active
2014–2026
Span
2015
Peak
15/16
Answers
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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

  1. Ethiopia
  2. Nigeria
  3. Egypt
  4. UAE

How many of the above are full-time members of BRICS?

  1. A One
  2. B Two
  3. C Three
  4. 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

  1. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan
  2. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS
  3. 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?

  1. A I and II ✓
  2. B II and III
  3. C I and III
  4. 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?

  1. All G 7 countries are members of G 20
  2. All BRICS countries are members of G 20
  3. All ASEAN countries are members of G 20
  4. All permanent members of Security Council are members of G 20 Select the answer

using the code given below:

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 2 and 4 only
  3. C 1 and 4 ✓
  4. D 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings

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