UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings

Q1. Under whose BRICS Chairship was the 2nd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting held at Varanasi in June 2026, which flagged 'ethical use of AI in the cultural space' as a focus area?

  • A. Russian Federation
  • B. Republic of South Africa
  • C. Republic of India
  • D. Federative Republic of Brazil

Q2. Which city hosted the first in-person meeting of the BRICS Culture Working Group under India's 2026 BRICS Presidency?

  • A. New Delhi
  • B. Varanasi
  • C. Thiruvananthapuram
  • D. Mumbai

Q3. Which Union Ministry is the nodal ministry chairing the BRICS Culture Working Group on behalf of India under its 2026 BRICS Presidency?

  • A. Ministry of External Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • D. Ministry of Culture

Q4. How many thematic panel discussions were organised during the 2nd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting at Varanasi in June 2026?

  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Seven