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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country did the 2017 BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ meeting held?
A
Chongqing, China
B
New Delhi, India
C
Brazilia, Brazil
D
Afghanistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Labour Ministers met in China in July 2017 and endorsed the BRICS Social Security Cooperation Framework which outlines principles, objectives, areas and methods of cooperation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indias Union Minister for Labour and Employment Bhupender Yadav chaired the 7th BRICS meeting.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Hyderabad. The First Employment Working Group meeting was scheduled to be held on 27-28 July 2016 at Hyderabad. It was under the Indian Presidency to deliberate upon issues like the signing of the social security agreement and setting up a network of lead labor institutions of the BRICS countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Q. Which country hosted the ‘BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2022’? Notes: Bhupender Yadav attends BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2022, which was held under the presidency of China.

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