Why in News? BRICS's finance track discussed alternative payment mechanisms rather than a common currency, with the New Development Bank remaining central.

Prelims BRICS, New Development Bank, de-dollarisation, finance track

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BRICS announces four agricultural initiatives

Why in News? BRICS announced four agricultural initiatives to boost climate resilience and productivity among member nations.

Prelims BRICS, agriculture, climate resilience, food security

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RBI rejects Tata Sons' bid to surrender its NBFC licence

Why in News? The RBI rejected Tata Sons' bid to surrender its NBFC licence and directed it to prepare for immediate listing.

Prelims RBI, Tata Sons, NBFC, scale-based regulation

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Debate over Gram Sabha powers on tribal land resurfaces

Why in News? Renewed attention on tribal land rights has spotlighted the Gram Sabha's statutory role under PESA, 1996 and the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Prelims PESA, Gram Sabha, tribal land, Forest Rights Act

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International

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India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Why in News? India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, culminating in the New Delhi Declaration covering trade, terrorism and institutional reform.

Prelims BRICS, New Delhi Declaration, Bharat Mandapam, Modi

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BRICS declaration backs greater Indian role at UN Security Council

Why in News? BRICS backed reformed multilateralism and a greater Indian role at the UN Security Council in its New Delhi Declaration.

Prelims UNSC reform, BRICS, multilateralism

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Environment

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BRICS Declaration opposes a carbon border tax

Why in News? BRICS opposed a carbon border tax and affirmed a continuing role for fossil fuels in its 2026 Declaration.

Prelims carbon border tax, BRICS, fossil fuels, climate

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Environment

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Supreme Court panel asked to review Assam elephant transfer to Tamil Nadu

Why in News? A panel was urged to halt the transfer of captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu, raising questions under wildlife protection law.

Prelims elephants, Wildlife Protection Act, Assam, Tamil Nadu

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Science & Tech

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ISRO's EOS-05 satellite in focus

Why in News? ISRO's EOS-05 Earth observation satellite is being highlighted for its security and weather-monitoring applications.

Prelims ISRO, EOS-05, Earth observation satellite

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BRICS Declaration condemns the Pahalgam terror attack

Why in News? BRICS's New Delhi Declaration condemned the Pahalgam attack and called for zero tolerance for terrorism, including action against safe havens.

Prelims BRICS Declaration, Pahalgam, terrorism, safe havens

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Modi-Xi talks revive India-China boundary dialogue

Why in News? Modi and Xi held talks reaffirming commitment to resolving the India-China boundary question through the Special Representatives mechanism.

Prelims India-China, boundary question, Special Representatives, Modi-Xi

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