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    Question

    Which country most recently joined the BRICS group as

    its 10th member, with membership becoming effective from January 2025? 
    A Saudi Arabia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ethiopia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Egypt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Iran Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Indonesia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Indonesia became the latest and 10th member to officially join the BRICS group, with its membership effective from January 2025. About BRICS • BRICS is an intergovernmental informal grouping initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later South Africa (joined in 2010). • The acronym BRICS represents the original five founding countries. • In 2024, the grouping expanded to include Iran, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, and Ethiopia. Indonesia’s Entry • Indonesia’s membership was formally announced by Brazil, the BRICS presiding nation for 2024, on January 6, 2024. • The country’s candidacy was endorsed in August 2023 by BRICS leaders. Additional Information  • Saudi Arabia was invited to join BRICS in 2024 but has not yet formalised its membership. • Indonesia, being the world’s fourth-most populous nation, adds significant geopolitical and economic weight to the BRICS group.

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