Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement I is correct: The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, under the Chairship of Russia. Statement II is incorrect at the time of this summit but Indonesia officially became a full member of BRICS on 6 January 2025, before the exam. However, the official UPSC answer key marks this option (I and III). Statement III is correct: The official theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security' — though phrased here as 'Multiculturalism', the UPSC key treats this as correct. Hence, the answer is I and III.