Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's 2026 BRICS Chairmanship? 1. India assumed the Chairmanship from South Africa during the 5th BRICS Sherpas Meeting. 2. The core theme for India's 2026 Chairmanship is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.

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B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because India formally assumed the 2026 BRICS Chairmanship from Brazil, not South Africa. Statement 2 is correct as India's chosen theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.

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