With reference to the 18th BRICS Summit, consider the following statements: 1. The summit included 11 member countries and 10 partner nations. 2. The summit was held from September 12–13, 2025. 3. The summit was hosted at Bharat Mandapam in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at the Bharat Mandapam

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims· 12 September 2026

BRICS and South-South cooperation: a key GS2 topic for International Relations and India's multi-aligned policy.

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, involving 11 member countries and 10 partner nations.

Background

The 18th BRICS Summit took place from September 12–13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The summit included leaders from 11 member countries and 10 partner nations, including India, Russia, China, and Iran.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceBharat Mandapam: Venue for the 18th BRICS Summit located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
Fact18th BRICS Summit: Included 11 member countries and 10 partner nations.
PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who hosted the summit.
FactSummit Dates: Held from September 12–13, 2026.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the 18th BRICS Summit, consider the following statements:

The summit included 11 member countries and 10 partner nations.
The summit was held from September 12–13, 2025.
The summit was hosted at Bharat Mandapam in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The summit was held from September 12–13, 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of BRICS as a platform for South-South cooperation and its implications for India's multi-aligned foreign policy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical balancing: Navigating strategic autonomy amidst competing interests of Russia and China
Economic integration: Expanding trade corridors and financial architecture through BRICS-led initiatives
Cultural diplomacy: Utilizing heritage sites like Rameswaram to project soft power

Keywords: South-South Cooperation · Multi-alignment · Strategic Autonomy · Soft Power · Geopolitical Dynamics

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