Question

    Which five countries have recently joined the BRICS group, and what was the occasion that marked their official membership?

    A Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Mexico, and Turkey; joined during the BRICS Summit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia; joined during the Johannesburg Summit in August 2023 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand; joined during a special ceremony in Moscow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador; joined during a virtual summit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore; joined during the BRICS Economic Forum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The BRICS group officially welcomed Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia during the Johannesburg Summit in August 2023, recognizing their economic potential and strategic importance within their respective regions.

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