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UPSC International Relations Quiz Covers BRICS, EPF and Borders

This article is a practice quiz about international relations.

One question asks about BRICS, a group of emerging economies.

BRICS now has 11 full members and produces a larger share of world GDP than the G7 when measured by purchasing power.

India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit.

Another question explains that the European Peace Facility helps fund EU actions involving the military and defence.

India and Uzbekistan have upgraded their relationship and discussed uranium supplies and trade.

Mount Anak Krakatau is a volcano in Indonesia.

Wacha-Damai is a meeting point used for India-China border discussions.

Key facts

BRICS membership: BRICS has 11 full members; Indonesia became the 11th member in January 2025.
BRICS GDP share: In 2024, expanded BRICS accounted for approximately 36.8% of global GDP on a PPP basis, compared with below 29% for the G7.
BRICS Summit: India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.
European Peace Facility: The EPF is an off-budget EU funding mechanism for actions with military and defence implications under the Common Foreign and Security Policy.
India-Uzbekistan ties: The two countries elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a bilateral trade target of $5 billion by 2030.
Mount Anak Krakatau: The volcano is located in Indonesia and emerged in the area formerly occupied by Krakatau.
Wacha-Damai border: The meeting point is used for India-China Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh.

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