Om Birla to chair 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum as Modi meets visiting delegations
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Parliamentary diplomacy and multilateral cooperation: a relevant GS2 International Relations topic.
Why in news
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to chair the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi to discuss people-centric development and global challenges.
Background
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will be held at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, on October 26 and 27. The forum's theme is 'Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development,' with a preliminary meeting of delegation secretaries scheduled for October 25.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceSamvidhan Sadan is the venue for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi
- FactThe forum focuses on three key pillars: terrorism, climate change, and digital technologies
Prelims practice question
Which venue in New Delhi is designated for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum?
- (a)Parliament House
- (b)Indira Gandhi International Airport
- (c)Rashtrapati Bhavan
- (d)Samvidhan Sadan
Show answer
Answer: (d) Samvidhan Sadan — The note specifies Samvidhan Sadan as the venue for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening multilateral cooperation among BRICS nations to address global challenges like climate change and terrorism.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Multilateralism: Strengthening parliamentary ties to harmonize policies on digital governance and climate action
- Security cooperation: Leveraging parliamentary forums to create a unified stance against global terrorism
- Developmental synergy: Aligning legislative frameworks to achieve people-centric development goals in emerging economies
Keywords: Parliamentary Diplomacy · Multilateralism · People-Centric Development · BRICS Cooperation · Legislative Synergy
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