India's Assumption and Activation of the 2026 BRICS Chairmanship: UPSC Current Affairs Story Arc
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ExploreFor the 4th time in history, India takes the helm of BRICS in 2026, navigating a high-stakes geopolitical storm where it must balance a 50% tariff hike from the US against a newly expanded 11-member bloc representing half the world's population.
Overview
This arc details India's strategic transition into the 2026 BRICS Chairmanship, a role it formally assumed on January 1, 2026. The journey began in April 2025 with the confirmation of India's host status, followed by a deliberate strategy to champion the 'Global South' and reform international institutions like the UN and WTO. As the incoming chair, India utilized the 80th UN General Assembly in late 2025 to set a multilateral agenda. Under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,' India is now positioning itself as a bridge between a protectionist West and an emerging, expanded BRICS bloc, securing key support from allies like Russia for its counter-terrorism and digital public infrastructure (DPI) priorities.
How This Story Evolved
India confirmed as 2026 host (Apr 2025) → Formulates strategy (July 2025) → Acts as incoming chair at UNGA (Sept 2025) → Outlines roadmap (Jan 2026) → Formally assumes Chairmanship (Jan 2026) → Confirms Summit details (Feb 2026) → Receives Russian support (Feb 2026)
- 2025-04-21: India to hold BRICS 2026 presidency
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UPSC Angle: India to hold BRICS 2026 presidency.
Key Facts:
- India will hold BRICS 2026 presidency.
- India invited Brics nations to participate in World Food India 2025 and the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit 2025.
- 2025-07-16: India's BRICS 2026 Presidency Strategy
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UPSC Angle: India to focus on Global South during BRICS 2026 presidency.
Key Facts:
- Event: BRICS 2026 summit
- Host: India
- Focus: Global South countries, Latin America, South-South cooperation
- Goal: Reform international institutions (UN, WTO)
- 2025-09-29: BRICS Foreign Ministers emphasize multilateralism at UNGA
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UPSC Angle: BRICS Foreign Ministers emphasized multilateralism at UNGA under India's chair.
Key Facts:
- Meeting held on September 26, 2025
- Chaired by India as incoming BRICS Chair for 2026
- Convened on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80)
- Reaffirmed commitment to multilateralism and upholding international law
- Exchanged views on global and regional issues, as well as intra-BRICS cooperation
- S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly
- Called for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza
- Emphasized India's determination to protect its people from terrorism
- Called on BRICS to defend the multilateral trading system
- Addressed the meeting of the Bloc's Foreign Ministers in New York
- 2026-01-14: India outlines BRICS roadmap amid global trade uncertainties
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UPSC Angle: India outlines BRICS roadmap emphasizing South-South cooperation and strategic autonomy.
Key Facts:
- BRICS relevance
- South-South cooperation
- India's strategic autonomy
- impact of protectionism
- BRICS objectives
- members
- NDB
- 2026-01-18: India Assumes BRICS Chairmanship for 2026
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UPSC Angle: India assumes BRICS chairmanship for 2026.
Key Facts:
- India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
- India's BRICS presidency begins January 1, 2026.
- The summit is expected to take place in August or September 2026 in New Delhi.
- India plans to host ministerial, working group, and sherpa meetings across various cities.
- The summit will focus on economic cooperation, technology, climate action, and global development.
- India's BRICS chairmanship is structured around four pillars: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Environmental Stability/Sustainability.
- India assumed BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026.
- The 18th BRICS Summit will be hosted by India in 2026.
- India's chairmanship focuses on Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Environmental Stability.
- The logo for BRICS 2026 symbolizes inclusivity, dialogue, and shared growth.
- The theme is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
- The Indian External Affairs Minister unveiled the logo and theme on January 13, 2026.
- 2026-01-24: India's Foreign Policy Challenges in 2026
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UPSC Angle: India's foreign policy challenges include US tariffs and China-Pakistan alliance.
Key Facts:
- India hosts the AI Impact Summit and takes on the rotating BRICS presidency in 2026.
- Visits are expected from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
- President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods.
- Sergio Gor is the new US ambassador to India.
- 2026-02-04: India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in 2026
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UPSC Angle: India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
Key Facts:
- 18th BRICS Summit will be hosted by India in 2026
- India assumed BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026
- Theme for India's Chairship: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
- BRICS members include Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
- Logo features a lotus with petals representing BRICS member countries
- 2026-02-05: Russia Supports India's BRICS Agenda
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UPSC Angle: Russia supports India's BRICS agenda.
Key Facts:
- India officially assumed the chairmanship of BRICS on January 1, 2026.
- India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- India will chair BRICS for the fourth time in 2026, having previously held the Chairship in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
- 2026-02-13: India outlines priorities for 2026 BRICS Chairship
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UPSC Angle: India outlines priorities for 2026 BRICS Chairship.
Key Facts:
- India's BRICS Chairship 2026
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- first Sherpas' meeting in New Delhi from 9 to 10 February
- Sudhakar Dalela, India's BRICS Sherpa
- Secretary (Economic Relations)
- Shambhu L. Hakki
- Joint Secretary (Multilateral Economic Relations)
- 2026-02-14: India Hosts First BRICS Sherpa Meeting 2026
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UPSC Angle: India hosted first BRICS Sherpa Meeting 2026 as part of chairmanship.
Key Facts:
- India hosted first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi
- India's 2026 chairmanship of BRICS
- Cooperation across health, agriculture, labour, disaster risk reduction, climate change, energy, innovation, ICT, security and economic and financial domains
- Meeting was chaired by Sudhakar Dalela and Shambhu L. Hakki
- Theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
- Priorities include health, agriculture, labour, disaster risk reduction, climate change, energy, innovation, ICT, security and economic and financial domains
- 2026-02-18: India's BRICS 2026 Presidency Aims to Redefine Bloc's Focus
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UPSC Angle: India's BRICS 2026 Presidency aims to redefine bloc's focus.
Key Facts:
- India is the rotational president of BRICS for 2026.
- India's Sherpas met in New Delhi on February 10 and 11 to begin preparations for the summit.
- Prime Minister Modi proposed redefining BRICS as 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'.
- India is focusing on consolidating the enhanced membership of BRICS.
- 2026-02-19: BRICS Expansion and the Global South
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UPSC Angle: BRICS expansion and the Global South.
Key Facts:
- BRICS has expanded to include Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
- Indonesia's inclusion expands BRICS' geographical reach into Southeast Asia.
- 2026-03-11: BRICS Divided Over Iran War; India's Position Critical
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UPSC Angle: BRICS divided over Iran war; India's position critical.
Key Facts:
- The war in Iran was launched by the US and Israel on February 28, 2026.
- Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones into Gulf states, including the UAE, targeting US military facilities.
- In June 2025, BRICS issued a joint statement calling the US and Israel strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities a violation of international law.
- BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the UAE.
- 2026-03-13: India Seeks BRICS Consensus on West Asia Conflict
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UPSC Angle: India seeks BRICS consensus on West Asia conflict as BRICS Chair.
Key Facts:
- India is the current BRICS Chair and seeks to build consensus on the West Asia conflict.
- S. Jaishankar discussed BRICS issues with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
- The BRICS grouping has 11 members, including Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia.
- India's theme for the BRICS Summit is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- The last virtual BRICS Sherpa meeting was held on March 12.
- India, as BRICS Chair, is facilitating discussions among member states on the West Asia crisis.
- Some BRICS members are directly involved in the West Asia conflict.
- 2026-03-15: India Assures Fertilizer Supply Amid West Asia Conflict, Engages BRICS
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UPSC Angle: India assures fertilizer supply amid West Asia conflict, engages BRICS.
Key Facts:
- India holds the BRICS chairmanship.
- MEA Spokesperson: Randhir Jaiswal.
- Fertilizer stocks are sufficient for the Kharif 2026 cropping season.
- Urea reserves have exceeded last year's levels.
- Stocks of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) have doubled.
- NPK fertilizer stocks are much stronger than the previous year.
Genesis
Trigger
India was officially reiterated as the host for the 2026 BRICS presidency during agricultural and food security declarations on April 21, 2025.
Why Now
The rotating chairmanship followed Brazil's 2025 term, coinciding with India's push to solidify its role as a leader of the Global South and a mediator in a fragmented global trade environment.
Historical Context
India previously held the BRICS Chairmanship in 2012 (4th Summit), 2016 (8th Summit), and 2021 (13th Summit). The 2026 term marks its first presidency since the major membership expansion.
Key Turning Points
- [2025-04-21] India confirmed as host for the 2026 BRICS presidency.
- [2026-01-01] India officially assumes the BRICS Chairmanship.
- [2026-02-14] India hosts the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting.
Key Actors and Institutions
| Name | Role | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Sergey Lavrov | Foreign Minister of Russia | Publicly committed Russia's active support for India's 2026 chairmanship and its focus on counter-terrorism and energy security. |
| Donald Trump | President of the United States | His imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian goods in early 2026 created the 'trade uncertainty' backdrop that India's BRICS roadmap explicitly aims to navigate. |
| Indian External Affairs Minister | Cabinet Minister | Unveiled the 2026 BRICS logo and theme on January 13, 2026, and chaired the preliminary ministerial meeting at UNGA 80. |
| Sudhakar Dalela | Sherpa of India | Chaired the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi, setting the stage for India's priorities during its chairmanship. |
| Shambhu L. H. | Sous-Sherpa of India | Co-chaired the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi, contributing to the development of India's BRICS agenda. |
Key Institutions
- BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE)
- United Nations (UN)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
What Happens Next
Current Status
As of February 19, 2026, India has officially assumed the chair, unveiled its lotus-themed logo, received formal diplomatic backing from Russia for its agenda, and hosted the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa meeting in New Delhi. India is actively outlining and implementing its priorities for the year, emphasizing resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
Likely Next
The 18th BRICS Summit is expected to take place in New Delhi in August or September 2026, preceded by ministerial and Sherpa meetings across various Indian cities.
Wildcards
The 50% tariff imposition by US President Donald Trump could force India to pivot BRICS toward an alternative 'non-dollar' trade settlement system or accelerated South-South trade agreements.
Quick Revision
- Updated current status to reflect India's assumption of the chair and the first Sherpa meeting.
- Added Sudhakar Dalela and Shambhu L. H. as key actors.
- Added turning point for the first Sherpa meeting.
- Expanded the list of key institutions to include the UAE.
All Events in This Story (15 items)
- 2025-04-21 [International Relations] — India to hold BRICS 2026 presidency
BRICS countries reiterated their commitment to make the global agri-food system fair, inclusive, innovative, and sustainable. The declaration underlined the commitments to food security, climate adaptation, empowerment of women and youth, sustainable fisheries, among others. India invited Brics nations to participate in World Food India 2025 and the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit 2025 as platforms for innovation and global collaboration. India will hold BRICS 2026 presidency.More details
UPSC Angle: India to hold BRICS 2026 presidency.
Key Facts:
- India will hold BRICS 2026 presidency.
- India invited Brics nations to participate in World Food India 2025 and the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit 2025.
- 2025-07-16 [International Relations] — India's BRICS 2026 Presidency Strategy
For the BRICS 2026 summit, where India will be the president, India should focus on the Global South countries for market opportunities, integrate more with Latin American countries for critical minerals, and strengthen South-South cooperation, while reforming international institutions to reflect the present world order.More details
UPSC Angle: India to focus on Global South during BRICS 2026 presidency.
Key Facts:
- Event: BRICS 2026 summit
- Host: India
- Focus: Global South countries, Latin America, South-South cooperation
- Goal: Reform international institutions (UN, WTO)
- 2025-09-29 [International Relations] — BRICS Foreign Ministers emphasize multilateralism at UNGA
On September 26, 2025, the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations convened on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), under India's chairmanship. They reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and discussed global issues, emphasizing the importance of the UN's role in maintaining peace, security, and sustainable development.More details
UPSC Angle: BRICS Foreign Ministers emphasized multilateralism at UNGA under India's chair.
Key Facts:
- Meeting held on September 26, 2025
- Chaired by India as incoming BRICS Chair for 2026
- Convened on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80)
- Reaffirmed commitment to multilateralism and upholding international law
- Exchanged views on global and regional issues, as well as intra-BRICS cooperation
- S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly
- Called for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza
- Emphasized India's determination to protect its people from terrorism
- Called on BRICS to defend the multilateral trading system
- Addressed the meeting of the Bloc's Foreign Ministers in New York
- 2026-01-14 [International Relations] — India outlines BRICS roadmap amid global trade uncertainties
India has outlined its BRICS roadmap amid global trade uncertainties, emphasizing South-South cooperation and strategic autonomy. This is relevant for UPSC as it touches on international relations, BRICS relevance, and India's strategic objectives within the group.More details
UPSC Angle: India outlines BRICS roadmap emphasizing South-South cooperation and strategic autonomy.
Key Facts:
- BRICS relevance
- South-South cooperation
- India's strategic autonomy
- impact of protectionism
- BRICS objectives
- members
- NDB
- 2026-01-18 [International Relations] — India Assumes BRICS Chairmanship for 2026
India has assumed the BRICS chairmanship from Brazil for 2026, with priorities including reforming global governance, supporting the Global South, promoting digital public infrastructure, and maintaining strategic autonomy. The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in India, with the Indian External Affairs Minister unveiling the logo and theme on January 13, 2026.More details
UPSC Angle: India assumes BRICS chairmanship for 2026.
Key Facts:
- India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
- India's BRICS presidency begins January 1, 2026.
- The summit is expected to take place in August or September 2026 in New Delhi.
- India plans to host ministerial, working group, and sherpa meetings across various cities.
- The summit will focus on economic cooperation, technology, climate action, and global development.
- India's BRICS chairmanship is structured around four pillars: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Environmental Stability/Sustainability.
- India assumed BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026.
- The 18th BRICS Summit will be hosted by India in 2026.
- India's chairmanship focuses on Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Environmental Stability.
- The logo for BRICS 2026 symbolizes inclusivity, dialogue, and shared growth.
- The theme is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
- The Indian External Affairs Minister unveiled the logo and theme on January 13, 2026.
- 2026-01-24 [International Relations] — India's Foreign Policy Challenges in 2026
In 2026, India's foreign policy faces challenges including strained relations with the US due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, and concerns over China's alliance with Pakistan and growing influence in Bangladesh. India hosts the AI Impact Summit and assumes the BRICS presidency. Visits from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Antonio Costa are expected.More details
UPSC Angle: India's foreign policy challenges include US tariffs and China-Pakistan alliance.
Key Facts:
- India hosts the AI Impact Summit and takes on the rotating BRICS presidency in 2026.
- Visits are expected from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
- President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods.
- Sergio Gor is the new US ambassador to India.
- 2026-02-04 [International Relations] — India to Host 18th BRICS Summit in 2026
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026 as part of its BRICS chairmanship. India assumed the BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, succeeding Brazil.More details
UPSC Angle: India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
Key Facts:
- 18th BRICS Summit will be hosted by India in 2026
- India assumed BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026
- Theme for India's Chairship: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
- BRICS members include Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
- Logo features a lotus with petals representing BRICS member countries
- 2026-02-05 [International Relations] — Russia Supports India's BRICS Agenda
Russia will actively support India's chairmanship of BRICS and its current agenda, which focusses on counter-terrorism, energy security and emerging technologies, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. India officially assumed the chairmanship of BRICS on January 1, 2026.More details
UPSC Angle: Russia supports India's BRICS agenda.
Key Facts:
- India officially assumed the chairmanship of BRICS on January 1, 2026.
- India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- India will chair BRICS for the fourth time in 2026, having previously held the Chairship in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
- 2026-02-13 [International Relations] — India outlines priorities for 2026 BRICS Chairship
India outlined its priorities for the 2026 BRICS Chairship, emphasizing resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. The first Sherpas' meeting was held in New Delhi from February 9-10, marking the start of India's stewardship.More details
UPSC Angle: India outlines priorities for 2026 BRICS Chairship.
Key Facts:
- India's BRICS Chairship 2026
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- first Sherpas' meeting in New Delhi from 9 to 10 February
- Sudhakar Dalela, India's BRICS Sherpa
- Secretary (Economic Relations)
- Shambhu L. Hakki
- Joint Secretary (Multilateral Economic Relations)
- 2026-02-14 [International Relations] — India Hosts First BRICS Sherpa Meeting 2026
India hosted the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi as part of its 2026 chairmanship, chaired by Sudhakar Dalela and Shambhu L. Hakki. The meeting included senior officials from BRICS member and partner countries and focused on cooperation across sectors like health, agriculture, climate change, and security under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The meeting laid the foundation for India's 2026 BRICS agenda.More details
UPSC Angle: India hosted first BRICS Sherpa Meeting 2026 as part of chairmanship.
Key Facts:
- India hosted first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi
- India's 2026 chairmanship of BRICS
- Cooperation across health, agriculture, labour, disaster risk reduction, climate change, energy, innovation, ICT, security and economic and financial domains
- Meeting was chaired by Sudhakar Dalela and Shambhu L. Hakki
- Theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
- Priorities include health, agriculture, labour, disaster risk reduction, climate change, energy, innovation, ICT, security and economic and financial domains
- 2026-02-18 [International Relations] — India's BRICS 2026 Presidency Aims to Redefine Bloc's Focus
India has begun preparations for the BRICS annual summit, which it will host in 2026 as the rotational president. India aims to redefine BRICS, focusing on 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'. India has stated that no new members are being considered during its presidency, focusing on consolidation.More details
UPSC Angle: India's BRICS 2026 Presidency aims to redefine bloc's focus.
Key Facts:
- India is the rotational president of BRICS for 2026.
- India's Sherpas met in New Delhi on February 10 and 11 to begin preparations for the summit.
- Prime Minister Modi proposed redefining BRICS as 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'.
- India is focusing on consolidating the enhanced membership of BRICS.
- 2026-02-19 [International Relations] — BRICS Expansion and the Global South
The expanding role of BRICS, with the inclusion of countries like Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Iran, signifies a shift towards a Global South-driven framework. Indonesia's inclusion is particularly consequential, bringing legitimacy and strategic weight to BRICS, expanding the group's reach into Southeast Asia. BRICS is evolving into a strategic platform seeking to reform global governance and challenge the dominance of Western-led institutions.More details
UPSC Angle: BRICS expansion and the Global South.
Key Facts:
- BRICS has expanded to include Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
- Indonesia's inclusion expands BRICS' geographical reach into Southeast Asia.
- 2026-03-11 [International Relations] — BRICS Divided Over Iran War; India's Position Critical
The war in Iran has created divisions within BRICS, particularly between Iran and the UAE, preventing the bloc from taking a unified stance. As the chair of BRICS in 2026, India is in a pivotal position, navigating a delicate balancing act and refraining from taking a definitive stance on the conflict.More details
UPSC Angle: BRICS divided over Iran war; India's position critical.
Key Facts:
- The war in Iran was launched by the US and Israel on February 28, 2026.
- Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones into Gulf states, including the UAE, targeting US military facilities.
- In June 2025, BRICS issued a joint statement calling the US and Israel strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities a violation of international law.
- BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the UAE.
- 2026-03-13 [International Relations] — India Seeks BRICS Consensus on West Asia Conflict
As BRICS Chair, India aims to build consensus among member states on the West Asia conflict and propose de-escalation and dialogue. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed "BRICS-related issues" with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The BRICS grouping includes Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, posing diplomatic challenges for reaching a unified stance.More details
UPSC Angle: India seeks BRICS consensus on West Asia conflict as BRICS Chair.
Key Facts:
- India is the current BRICS Chair and seeks to build consensus on the West Asia conflict.
- S. Jaishankar discussed BRICS issues with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
- The BRICS grouping has 11 members, including Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia.
- India's theme for the BRICS Summit is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
- The last virtual BRICS Sherpa meeting was held on March 12.
- India, as BRICS Chair, is facilitating discussions among member states on the West Asia crisis.
- Some BRICS members are directly involved in the West Asia conflict.
- 2026-03-15 [Economy] — India Assures Fertilizer Supply Amid West Asia Conflict, Engages BRICS
Amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, the Indian government has reassured the public about stable fertilizer supplies for the upcoming agricultural season, while also navigating diplomatic challenges within the BRICS grouping, where India holds the chairmanship. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed speculations about fertilizer shortages and emphasized India's commitment to food security despite global uncertainties, noting that the Department of Fertilisers has confirmed sufficient stocks for the Kharif 2026 cropping season.More details
UPSC Angle: India assures fertilizer supply amid West Asia conflict, engages BRICS.
Key Facts:
- India holds the BRICS chairmanship.
- MEA Spokesperson: Randhir Jaiswal.
- Fertilizer stocks are sufficient for the Kharif 2026 cropping season.
- Urea reserves have exceeded last year's levels.
- Stocks of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) have doubled.
- NPK fertilizer stocks are much stronger than the previous year.
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