BRI | MCQs

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• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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China extended an invitation to the European Union (EU) to join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2015,

The BRI, launched in 2013, aims to develop infrastructure and enhance trade connectivity across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
  
• BRICS total members: 5
• Latest BRICS member: South Africa (2010)
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 
• Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021 was: India
  
• Chairmanship of BRICS for 2022 is: China
• Both Argentina & Iran applied to join BRICS in June 2022.
• Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates will formally become members on of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.

Explanation

• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• Latest BRICS member: South Africa (2010)
  
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 
• Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates will formally become members on of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  
• Note: Argentina declined to join BRICS later on. 

Explanation

• • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021: India

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2022: China

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2023: South Africa

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2024: Russia
• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

Explanation

• • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021: India

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2022: China

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2023: South Africa

  • Chairmanship of BRICS for 2024: Russia
• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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Martello Towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos

Martellos are small defensive forts

Martellos were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards

 the tower was completed in 1565. 

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 The English Army in the Battle of Buxar was led by Hector Munro.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22/23 October 1764,

Buxar, a small town in Bihar

The battle was fought between:

• The East India Company
• The combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal, and the Nawab of Awadh
• The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II on 22nd October 1764.

The battle was a decisive victory for the British East India Company.
The war was put to an end by the Treaty of Allahabad in the year 1765.

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Venice is famously called the "Bride of the Sea" 

This nickname is linked to a historical ceremony called the "Marriage of the Sea,"

This ceremony, which dates back to 1000 CE

Venice, known also as the “City of Canals,” 

It is a city situated in northeastern Italy

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The First Mysore War  (1775–1782) was fought between the English East India Company and Haider Ali of Mysore.

It ended with the Treaty of Madras in 1769.

• Second Mysore War (1780–1784): Fought between the English and Haider Ali, later Tipu Sultan; ended with the Treaty of Mangalore.
• Third Mysore War (1790–1792): Fought between Tipu Sultan and the English, ending with the Treaty of Seringapatam.
• Fourth Mysore War (1799): Fought between Tipu Sultan and the British; Tipu Sultan was killed, and Mysore was brought under British control.