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India hosts 18th BRICS Summit, adopts New Delhi Declaration
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India just hosted BRICS' 18th summit — the New Delhi Declaration every GS-2 answer must cite
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, where member states adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
Why it matters: GS-2 core
What you need to know
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India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, at which member nations adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
Coverage highlighted BRICS' evolving role as a platform for the Global South and discussions on strengthening cooperation among member states.
The summit reinforced India's diplomatic profile as it hosts a series of multilateral engagements this year.
সূত্র: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
মূল তথ্য
Remember these
- India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
- Member states adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the summit
- BRICS was highlighted as a platform for the Global South
- The summit is part of India's series of multilateral engagements this year
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How the exam will ask it
প্রিলিমস
- The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted by India in New Delhi
- Member nations at the summit adopted the New Delhi Declaration
- Summit discussions focused on strengthening cooperation among BRICS member states
মেইনস
GS Paper 2 - International Relations/Groupings: India's hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit and the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration reflect BRICS' evolving role as a voice for the Global South. This strengthens India's diplomatic standing amid a year of multilateral engagements, with the way forward lying in translating declaration commitments into deeper South-South cooperation and reformed multilateral institutions.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
- The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India, adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
- South Africa hosted the first BRIC Summit in 2009, at which the grouping was renamed BRICS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
উত্তর দেখুন
উত্তর: A — India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, which adopted the New Delhi Declaration; the first BRIC Summit was held in Russia in 2009, and South Africa joined the grouping only in 2010, after which it became BRICS.
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