Which one of the following was the venue of 2nd BRICS Youth Summit of the Ministers, Officials and Youth Delegations?

New Delhi
Mumbai
Shillong
Guwahati

The correct answer is: A. New Delhi

The 2nd BRICS Youth Summit of the Ministers, Officials and Youth Delegations was held in New Delhi, India from 25-26 November 2016. The summit was hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The theme of the summit was “BRICS Youth: Partners for a Sustainable Future”.

The summit was attended by over 500 youth delegates from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The delegates discussed a wide range of issues, including youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, climate change and sustainable development.

The summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, which outlines the BRICS countries’ commitment to working together to promote youth development and empowerment.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Mumbai, is not the capital of India. The capital of India is New Delhi.
  • Option C, Shillong, is a city in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is not the capital of India.
  • Option D, Guwahati, is a city in the Indian state of Assam. It is not the capital of India.