With reference to the BRICS summit in Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. The summit was hosted in Delhi in September 2025. 2. The summit focused on financial cooperation and global trade. 3. The summit involved leaders from 11 nations including India, China, and Russia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At the Brics summit in Delhi, leaders from 11 nations including India

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims + Mains· 11 September 2026

Multipolarity and financial cooperation: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

Leaders from 11 nations, including India, China, and Russia, met at the BRICS summit in Delhi to discuss financial cooperation and global trade amid President Donald Trump's policies.

Background

The BRICS summit in Delhi involved leaders from 11 nations, including India, China, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa. Key bilateral meetings were held between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi.

Facts for Prelims

BodyBRICS: A grouping including India, China, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa.
PlaceDelhi: Host city for the BRICS summit in September 2026.
Fact11 nations participated in the BRICS summit in Delhi.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the BRICS summit in Delhi, consider the following statements:

The summit was hosted in Delhi in September 2025.
The summit focused on financial cooperation and global trade.
The summit involved leaders from 11 nations including India, China, and Russia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the summit is in September 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of BRICS in fostering financial cooperation and global trade amidst shifting US-led global economic policies.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Multipolarity shift: BRICS as a vehicle for non-Western financial cooperation and trade autonomy
Geopolitical balancing: Navigating trade cooperation while avoiding direct confrontation with US policies

Keywords: Multipolarity · Financial Cooperation · Global Trade · Geopolitical Alignment

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