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India hosts 18th BRICS Summit, adopts New Delhi Declaration
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BRIC became BRICS in 2010 — the founding-member list Prelims keeps testing
India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where members 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 in New Delhi, where member states adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
BRICS originated as 'BRIC' in 2009 with Brazil, Russia, India and China, and was renamed BRICS after South Africa joined the grouping in 2010.
ਸਰੋਤ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ਮੁੱਖ ਤੱਥ
Remember these
- India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
- Member states adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the summit
- The grouping began as 'BRIC' in 2009 with Brazil, Russia, India and China
- It was renamed BRICS after South Africa joined in 2010
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼ · ਮੇਨਜ਼
How the exam will ask it
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼
- The grouping was originally formed as 'BRIC' in 2009.
- BRIC's founding members were Brazil, Russia, India and China.
- South Africa's entry in 2010 led to the renaming to BRICS.
- India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, which adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
ਮੇਨਜ਼
GS Paper 2 - International Relations / India and groupings involving India. Hosting the 18th BRICS Summit and steering the New Delhi Declaration signals India's push for a reformed, multipolar global order and stronger South-South cooperation. The way forward lies in translating declaration commitments into concrete outcomes via platforms like the New Development Bank and deeper intra-BRICS trade and connectivity ties.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
- BRICS was originally established as 'BRIC' in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China.
- South Africa joined the grouping in 2010, after which it came to be known as BRICS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
ਜਵਾਬ ਵੇਖੋ
ਜਵਾਬ: C — BRIC was formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China; South Africa joined in 2010, and the grouping was renamed BRICS.
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