Source: RT Subject: International Relations Context: India’s decision to skip the BRICS Plus naval exercise “Will for Peace 2026” has drawn attention as New Delhi clarified that such drills are not institutionalised BRICS activities and reflected a considered political choice amid evolving geopolitics. About BRICS Plus Naval Exercises: What it is? The BRICS Plus naval …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. How does BRICS seek to project itself as a defender of multilateralism amid the resurgence of unilateralism? Analyse the structural contradictions within the grouping that complicate this role. Discuss the implications of these contradictions for the future of global multilateral …
Source: TN Subject: International Organisation Context: Several reports and expert circles are speculating that BRICS may unveil a pilot gold-backed digital trade currency called “The Unit”, though no official announcement has been made yet. About The Unit – a Pilot Gold-Backed Digital Trade Currency: What it is? A digital, blockchain-based settlement currency designed for cross-border …
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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 …
Source: IT Context: The New Development Bank (NDB) — co-founded by BRICS nations in 2015 — marks its 10th anniversary, while Pakistan has formally sought China’s support to join the institution to diversify from IMF and World Bank dependence amid its economic crisis. About The New Development Bank (NDB): What It Is? The NDB is …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “BRICS must defend the multilateral trading system as a bulwark against economic fragmentation”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s call at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meet to defend the multilateral trading system comes amid …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Shifting global economic alignments necessitate adaptive bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. In light of recent developments, analyse India’s outreach to Russia and China against the backdrop of U.S. tariff measures. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India …
Syllabus: Economy Source: DD News Context: India has become the global leader in real-time payments as UPI processed 18.39 billion transactions in June 2025, according to an IMF-supported report. About India Becomes Global Leader In Fast Payments – IMF Report: What the Report is? Jointly developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and FIS Global, this …
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Source: LM Context: India’s Prime Minister of India participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, where Indonesia was welcomed as a full BRICS member. The summit also saw adoption of the Rio de Janeiro Declaration focused on global governance reforms and sustainable development. About 17th BRICS Summit: What is BRICS? BRICS is an intergovernmental …
Source: NIE Context: India has officially taken over the chairmanship of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, to be hosted in 2026. This follows the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brazil, where member parliaments condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. About 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum: What is the BRICS Parliamentary Forum? It is a platform for dialogue …
Source: DH Context: The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) signed a strategic MoU with the New Development Bank (NDB) to boost cooperation in long-term infrastructure and clean energy financing in India. About NaBFID (National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development): What it is: A Development Finance Institution (DFI) dedicated to funding long-term …
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Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: As Ukraine war nears a fragile ceasefire, debates intensify over who should oversee peace implementation. The Global South (Africa, Asia, Latin America) emerges as a credible alternative to NATO-led forces, given its neutrality and UN peacekeeping expertise. Understanding the Global South: A coalition of developing nationsacross Africa, Asia, Latin America, advocating for equitable global governance. E.g. BRICS (Brazil, …
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Syllabus: International Relations Source: HT Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. About India-China Foreign Ministers Meeting: Issues Discussed: Border Management: Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Argentina has formally rejected the invitation to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group of major emerging economies. The membership of Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates was due to take effect from January 1, 2024. Why did …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: BS, TH Context: India is questioning the criteria for Brics membership and seeks clear guidelines for new entrants About BRICS: To Read about the Importance of BRICS for India: Click Here To Read about the Challenges for BRICS: Click Here To Read about the Way …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Context: The Indian PM’s decision to stop in Cairo (Egypt) on his way back from Washington and Abu Dhabi (UAE) as he came home from Paris suggests India is looking for greater engagement in Africa, Asia and the waters (Indo-Pacific) that connect them. Other similar …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: South Africa is considering its legal options regarding a war crimes arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian President Vladimir Putin. As a member of the ICC, South Africa would be obligated to arrest Putin if he attended a summit of the BRICS countries …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TOI Context: 19 nations including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, and Iran have expressed interest in joining the emerging-markets bloc of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). About BRICS: Importance of BRICS for India: Challenges for BRICS: Way forward …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) are reportedly working on their own currency – established on a strategy that ‘does not defend the dollar or euro’. What is de-dollarization? De-dollarization refers to the process of reducing the use of the US dollar in international …
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