*Q7. BRICS* Statements: 1. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. Correct. The 16th BRICS Summit in 2020 was hosted virtually under the chairmanship of Russia in Kazan. 2. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. Incorrect. As of now, Indonesia is not a member of BRICS. New members added in 2024 included Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — not Indonesia. 3. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Incorrect. The actual theme was "BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth." Correct Answer: (d) I only *Q8. Lokpal* Statements: 1. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. Incorrect. Lokpal can investigate any public servant covered under its jurisdiction, including those posted abroad. 2. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament... and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. Incorrect. The Chairperson may be a Chief Justice or an eminent person; not mandatory for it to be a Chief Justice only. 3. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than 45 years of age... Correct. As per the Lokpal Act, the minimum age requirement is 45 years. 4. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India. Incorrect. Lokpal can inquire into corruption charges against the sitting PM under certain safeguards and conditions. Correct Answer: (a) III only *Q9. First Kho Kho World Cup* Statements: 1. The event was held in Delhi, India. Correct. The first-ever International Kho Kho World Cup 2023 was held in New Delhi. 2. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78–40 in the final. Incorrect. This score was from the women’s final, not the men’s. 3. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54–36 in the final. Incorrect. This was the men’s score, not the women’s. Correct Answer: (a) I only *Q10. Chess Olympiad & Grandmaster Records* Statements: 1. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024, Gukesh D won against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Incorrect. There is no "final" in the Chess Olympiad — it's a round-robin team event. While Gukesh D performed exceptionally in 2024, this statement is factually wrong in format and details. 2. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American, is the youngest Grandmaster ever. Correct. He earned the Grandmaster title at 12 years, 4 months, 25 days in 2021 — the youngest ever in history. Correct Answer: (b) II only