First BRICS Sherpa Meeting

Firstly BRICS Sherpa Meeting

Question: Recently at which place first BRICS Sherpa meeting held?
(a) Curitiba, Brazil
(b) New Delhi, India
(c) Beijing, China
(d) Pretoria, South Africa
Answer :(d)
Related Fact:

  • On 14th March, 2019, a two-day, first BRICS Sherpa meeting was held in Curitiba, Brazil.
  • It is remarkable that Brazil has identified countering terrorism as one of its priority areas for BRICS.
  • Apart from this Science, technology and innovation, digital economy, New Development Bank and BRICS Business Council are also its priority areas.
  • India conveyed its support for the priority areas set out by Brazil.
  • It is noteworthy that Indian delegation was led by Shri T.S. Tirumurti, Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Links:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/brics-identifies-counter-terrorism-as-one-of-priority-areas/articleshow/68435729.cms