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Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question …

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India’s BRICS presidency 2026

Source: TH Subject: International Organisation Context: Brazil has formally handed over the BRICS (18th) presidency to India for 2026, amid global trade frictions and geopolitical tensions. About India’s BRICS presidency 2026: What it is? India will serve as the rotating (pro tempore) Chair of BRICS in 2026. As Chair, India will set priorities, convene meetings, …

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Thailand

Source:  WION Subject:  Mapping Context: Thailand has formally expressed its intention to join BRICS, seeking India’s support ahead of New Delhi’s BRICS chairmanship in 2026. About Thailand: Location: Thailand is a Southeast Asian country located in the centre of mainland Southeast Asia, entirely within the tropical zone. Capital: Bangkok is the capital and the largest …

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BRICS is Challenging SWIFT: Building a Multipolar Financial Architecture

Syllabus: Multilateral Institution Source:  TH Context: At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan (2024), member nations unveiled the BRICS Cross-Border Payments Initiative — “BRICS Pay”, signalling an intent to reduce dependence on the U.S.-controlled SWIFT system. About BRICS is Challenging SWIFT: Building a Multipolar Financial Architecture Context and Background: Western dominance in global finance: For …

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BRICS and Venezuela

Source: Live Mint Context: Tensions are escalating between Venezuela and Brazil after Venezuela’s bid to join BRICS was blocked, reportedly by Brazil. BRICS and Joining Process: Joining process: BRICS evaluates candidates based on international influence, regional stability, and potential contributions to the bloc. New members are typically proposed during BRICS summits, and all current members …

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