A new group of countries called BASIC is frequently mentioned in the news . Which of the following is not one of them ?

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Q: 59 (IES/2010)
A new group of countries called BASIC is frequently mentioned in the news .
Which of the following is not one of them ?

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IES

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0,33,20,33,2,12,6

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{'countries': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'argentina': [2, 0, 15, 12], 'brazil': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'south africa': [16, 2, 21, 32], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'basic': [1, 0, 1, 0], 'new group': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct answer to this question is option 1, Argentina. The mention of BASIC in the news refers to a group of countries: Brazil, South Africa, India, and China, which together form the acronym BASIC. These countries are referred to as BASIC due to their shared interests in climate change and the negotiations relating to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). They hold regular meetings and consultations to discuss and coordinate their positions on climate change issues. Argentina, on the other hand, is not a part of this group. It is important to note that while Argentina is an important country in South America, it is not included in the acronym BASIC and does not participate in these specific climate change discussions.