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301.
The expansion of BRICS signifies a growing trend of:
A Increased dominance of the United States
B Developing nations seeking alternative platforms for cooperation and influence
C A return to a unipolar world order
D Reduced importance of emerging economies
302.
A key objective of the expanded BRICS regarding international trade is to:
A Increase reliance on the US dollar
B Promote the use of local currencies in trade
C Restrict trade among member nations
D Focus solely on services trade
303.
What is the name of the development bank established by BRICS nations?
A World Bank
B International Monetary Fund
C Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
D New Development Bank (NDB)
304.
The recent expansion of BRICS in April 2026 aims to:
A Reduce global trade
B Strengthen the influence of Western economies
C Reform global financial and political institutions and create a multipolar world order
D Limit cooperation among developing nations
305.
Which of the following countries are the original founding members of BRICS?
A Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
B Brazil, Russia, India, China, Germany
C Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, Japan
D Brazil, India, China, South Africa, United States
306.
The COP31 agreement is considered a critical step towards achieving the goals of which previous climate accord?
A Kyoto Protocol
B Copenhagen Accord
C Paris Agreement
D Rio Declaration
307.
Which of the following is a key element of the COP31 carbon pricing agreement?
A Exemption from emissions reporting for developed nations
B Mechanisms for technology transfer and financial support for developing nations
C Abolition of all international climate negotiations
D Focus solely on individual consumer behavior
308.
The COP31 agreement on carbon pricing aims to achieve which of the following?
A Increase the use of fossil fuels
B Incentivize significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
C Discourage investment in renewable energy
D Create barriers for businesses in developing countries
309.
What was the landmark agreement reached at COP31 in April 2026?
A A ban on all fossil fuels
B Establishment of global carbon pricing mechanisms
C A commitment to net-zero emissions by 2030
D Increased funding for climate adaptation projects
310.
COP31 is the supreme decision-making body of which international convention?
A Convention on Biological Diversity
B United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
C Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
D Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer