Question

Which of the following countries has NOT been invited to join the BRICS in the BRICS’ expansion plan for 2024?

• A. Egypt
• B. Ethiopia
• C. Saudi Arabia
• D. Iran
• E. Pakistan

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The BRICS group, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has proposed an expansion plan to include new member countries by 2024. As part of this plan, several countries have been invited to join.

Here are the provided options along with their status regarding the BRICS expansion:

• Egypt: Invited to join BRICS.
• Ethiopia: Invited to join BRICS.
• Saudi Arabia: Invited to join BRICS.
• Iran: Invited to join BRICS.
• Pakistan: Not invited to join BRICS.

To determine which country has not been invited, we examine each option:

1. Egypt - Included in the list of invitees.
2. Ethiopia - Included in the list of invitees.
3. Saudi Arabia - Included in the list of invitees.
4. Iran - Included in the list of invitees.
5. Pakistan - Not included, hence, this is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is Pakistan, as it has not been invited in the BRICS' expansion plan for 2024.

Answer 2

Step 1: Understand BRICS expansion.

BRICS is an economic alliance consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In the expansion plan for 2024, additional countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran were invited, but Pakistan was excluded due to geopolitical and economic concerns.

Step 2: Analyze the options.

• Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran: All are part of the BRICS expansion plan.
• Pakistan: Not invited due to strained relations with certain member nations and ongoing economic challenges.

Final Answer: (5)