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In the news
- China's Foreign Minister: India and China Reach "Important Consensus" at BRICS Summit
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that India and China reached an 'important consensus' to be partners during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- India Shines as Diplomatic Bridge at 18th BRICS Summit, Pushing Global Governance Reforms
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 14, 2026, where it positioned itself as a diplomatic bridge to push for global governance reforms.
- Modi meets African leaders, covers health crises and tech partnerships at BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from Ethiopia, South Africa, Burundi, Uganda, and Nigeria during the 18th BRICS Summit to discuss health crises and technology partnerships.
- BRICS leaders call for restraint, avoid naming US, Israel, Russia at summit
BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit adopted a joint declaration calling for restraint in global conflicts while deliberately avoiding naming the US, Israel, or Russia.
- Chinese President Xi's Delhi Meet with Modi Aims to Ease Years of Border Tension
Former India's envoy to China, Gautam Bambawale, stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit and meeting with PM Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in Delhi is crucial for easing years of border tension.
- BRICS Strains as Iran-UAE Crisis Disrupts New Delhi Meetings
The Iran-UAE confrontation in 2026 and subsequent trade suspension by Abu Dhabi disrupted BRICS meetings in New Delhi, testing the bloc's consensus-driven model.
- India aims to broker truce between Iran and UAE at BRICS summit
India aims to mediate a truce between Iran and the UAE during the BRICS summit in Delhi to stabilize regional energy supplies and mitigate economic impacts like inflation.
- India Now Key BRICS Power, Gaining Respect with 7.8% GDP Growth
India is hosting the 11-member BRICS summit in New Delhi, highlighting its transition from a minor member to a key economic and strategic power within the bloc.
- Iran hails India as key diplomatic link before BRICS, eyes deep trade ties
Iran's Foreign Ministry highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
- Delhi offices shut for BRICS Summit; Putin, Jinping among visiting leaders
The BRICS Summit is being hosted in Delhi, necessitating significant security measures and administrative closures for high-level diplomatic engagement.
- BRICS Summit: Xi Jinping, Putin set to attend in New Delhi next week
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking a significant multilateral engagement before passing the chairmanship to China in 2026.
- China backs India's BRICS summit as ministers vow global responsibility in Manila
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila to discuss bilateral ties and China's support for India's upcoming BRICS summit.
- Trump says he will visit India in the future during Modi G7 talk
US President Donald Trump signaled a future visit to India and a nearing trade deal during a bilateral meeting at the G7 summit in France.
- India's increasing role as a 'special guest' at G7 summits highlights its growing geopolitical leverage and status as a bridge between the Global North and Global South
India's increasing role as a 'special guest' at G7 summits highlights its growing geopolitical leverage and status as a bridge between the Global North and Global South.
- India-UK Trade Deal Takes Centre Stage As PM Modi Meets Starmer At G7 Summit
PM Modi and UK PM Starmer met at the G7 Summit to review the Vision 2035 framework and accelerate the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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Key facts
- Concept: South-South cooperation — A platform for shaping a multipolar global order note →
- Date: January 2024: Egypt joined BRICS as a full member.
- Concept: Platform of partnership: A model proposed by PM Modi to replace the current 'pyramid' structure of the UNSC.
- Concept: Institutional Reform: Restructuring international institutions for developing economies.
- Concept: De-dollarization: A key summit objective to reduce dependence on the US dollar.
- Concept: BRICS Continuity and Implementation Mechanism — proposed to transform global governance
Practice · 5 questions
With reference to India-China relations and the BRICS Summit, consider the following statements:
- India and China began normalizing relations in October 2024 after a four-year freeze.
- The BRICS Summit 2026 was hosted in New Delhi.
- The BRICS Summit 2026 was held in Beijing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Answer
(b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The summit was held in New Delhi. Note →
Which declaration was the primary outcome of the 18th BRICS Summit hosted in New Delhi?
- (a)Bharat Resolution
- (b)Delhi Pact
- (c)New Delhi Declaration
- (d)Mumbai Accord
Answer
(c) New Delhi Declaration — The New Delhi Declaration was the primary outcome of the 18th BRICS Summit. Note →
In which year is the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled to take place?
- (a)2026
- (b)2027
- (c)2025
- (d)2024
Answer
(a) 2026 — The note states the 18th BRICS Summit took place in September 2026. Note →
With reference to the 18th BRICS Summit, consider the following statements:
- The summit was hosted in New Delhi.
- The declaration included consensus on UN Security Council representation.
- A total of 15 nations signed the declaration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1 and 3 only
Answer
(c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states 11 nations signed the declaration. Note →
How many members currently comprise the BRICS bloc?
- (a)13
- (b)11
- (c)8
- (d)15
Answer
(b) 11 — The note states that the BRICS bloc currently comprises 11 members. Note →
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