Q. Consider the following statements with reference to declarations adopted by BRICS:
1.The Johannesburg II Declaration restated BRICS’ dedication to multilateralism and urged increased action on global issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality.
2.The Goa Declaration centered on the COVID-19 pandemic response, vaccine development, economic recovery, and strengthening BRICS collaboration..
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The Johannesburg II Declaration restated BRICS’ dedication to multilateralism and urged increased action on global issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Goa Declaration focused on security cooperation, and called for the BRICS countries to work together to combat terrorism, cybercrime, and other threats to international security.

Source: ForumIAS