New Centers of Power: BRICS

Where was the first BRICS meeting held?

• Russia

• China

• India

• South Africa

How often the meeting of BRICS held?

• Once in four years

• Once in three years

• Biennial

• Annually

Which of the following states are classified as the BRICS?

• Belgium, Romania, Iceland, Canada, Sweden

• Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

• Britain, Rwanda, Ireland, Cuba, Singapore

• Bahrain, Reunion, Iran, Cameroon, Switzerland

Which of the following is true of the way that the BRICS have impacted upon international governance?

• They have now become permanent members of the United Nations Security Council

• They are all now members of the G20

• The BRICS have managed in some instances to act together to strengthen their position vis-à-vis traditionally powerful states such as the US

• None of the above

What might be the key characteristics that have set the BRICS apart?

• Increased influence and participation in international organisations such as the United Nations

• Increasing economic and military capabilities

• Increasing capacity for independent action in order to fulfill their own national interests

• All of the above

Banks of BRICS nations have agreed to establish credit lines in _________ currencies.

• Legal

• Plastic

• Cryptocurrency

• National

Where is the headquarters of BRICS New Development Bank situated?

• Beijing, China

• Moscow, Russia

• Shanghai, China

• Cape Town, South Africa

When was South Africa inducted into BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) to form BRICS?

• 2008

• 2009

• 2010

• 2011

Which country is matched wrong?

• Red - Brazil

• Blue - South Africa

• Green - Russia

• Yellow - India

Identify the country by flag?

• Brazil

• Russia

• South Africa

• None of the above