{"id":35335,"date":"2025-07-09T13:32:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35335"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:02:38","slug":"brics-summit-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"BRICS Summit 2025: PM Modi Champions Global South and UN Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#BRICS_Summit_2025_highlights_PM_Modis_bold_proposals_on_global_governance_reform_AI_policy_terrorism_and_climate_finance_for_developing_nations\" >BRICS Summit 2025 highlights PM Modi\u2019s bold proposals on global governance reform, AI policy, terrorism, and climate finance for developing nations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#PM_Modi_at_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_in_Brazil_Championing_Global_South_and_Multilateral_Reform\" >PM Modi at the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil: Championing Global South and Multilateral Reform<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Empowering_the_Global_South\" >Empowering the Global South<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Terrorism_Zero_Tolerance\" >Terrorism: Zero Tolerance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Reforming_Global_Governance\" >Reforming Global Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Multilateralism_AI_and_Financial_Resilience\" >Multilateralism, AI, and Financial Resilience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Climate_Finance_and_Sustainability\" >Climate Finance and Sustainability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Strengthening_Indias_Multilateral_Role\" >Strengthening India\u2019s Multilateral Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Focus_on_Strategic_Global_Issues\" >Focus on Strategic Global Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Evolution_of_BRICS\" >Evolution of BRICS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Brazils_Presidency\" >Brazil\u2019s Presidency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Notable_Absences_and_Global_Tensions\" >Notable Absences and Global Tensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_PM_Modi_at_BRICS_Summit_Rio_2025\" >Key Takeaways from PM Modi at BRICS Summit (Rio 2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#1_What_is_BRICS\" >1. What is BRICS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#2_What_was_the_main_focus_of_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_held_in_Brazil_in_2025\" >2. What was the main focus of the 17th BRICS Summit held in Brazil in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#3_What_proposals_did_PM_Modi_present_at_the_summit\" >3. What proposals did PM Modi present at the summit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#4_Why_is_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_important_for_competitive_exams\" >4. Why is the 17th BRICS Summit important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#5_Who_represented_China_at_the_summit\" >5. Who represented China at the summit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/brics-summit-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRICS_Summit_2025_highlights_PM_Modis_bold_proposals_on_global_governance_reform_AI_policy_terrorism_and_climate_finance_for_developing_nations\"><\/span><strong>BRICS Summit 2025 highlights PM Modi\u2019s bold proposals on global governance reform, AI policy, terrorism, and climate finance for developing nations.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Modi_at_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_in_Brazil_Championing_Global_South_and_Multilateral_Reform\"><\/span>PM Modi at the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil: Championing Global South and Multilateral Reform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit held on 6\u20137 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by President Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva Leaders from 11 member states and several partner countries engaged in extensive discussions on global governance, climate finance, terrorism, AI, and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_the_Global_South\"><\/span>Empowering the Global South<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the &#8220;Reform of Global Governance and Peace &amp; Security&#8221; session, PM Modi emphasized the need to amplify the voice of the Global South. He stressed that global governance institutions\u2014such as the UN Security Council, IMF, World Bank, and WTO\u2014are obsolete and must reflect the current geopolitical landscape <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terrorism_Zero_Tolerance\"><\/span>Terrorism: Zero Tolerance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modi strongly condemned terrorism, referencing the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025, calling it an assault on humanity, not just India. He urged BRICS to implement zero tolerance toward terrorism, including those who finance and harbor terrorists <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reforming_Global_Governance\"><\/span>Reforming Global Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He called for urgent reforms in global institutions to reflect multipolarity and ensure fair representation. Advocating for stronger climate finance access and tech cooperation, Modi welcomed the inclusion of firm language on UN Security Council reform in the summit declaration <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multilateralism_AI_and_Financial_Resilience\"><\/span>Multilateralism, AI, and Financial Resilience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the session &#8220;Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic\u2011Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence,&#8221; Modi offered four forward-looking proposals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demand-driven and sustainable lending by the New Development Bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation of a BRICS Science &amp; Research Repository.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of responsible AI governance alongside innovation <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Finance_and_Sustainability\"><\/span>Climate Finance and Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BRICS leaders emphasized climate finance and demanded wealthy nations support mitigation in developing countries. They backed Brazil&#8217;s Tropical Forests Forever Facility, denounced carbon border taxes, and committed to COP33 in India (2028) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"BRICS-Summit-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kj1bcdn.b-cdn.net\/media\/104820\/brics-2025.jpg\" alt=\"BRICS Summit 2025\" title=\"BRICS Summit 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BRICS Summit 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Indias_Multilateral_Role\"><\/span>Strengthening India\u2019s Multilateral Role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Modi\u2019s active role in the BRICS Summit enhances India\u2019s standing as a global leader advocating for equitable governance. India&#8217;s emphasis on reforming the UN, IMF, and World Bank resonates with its long-term diplomatic strategies and demonstrates its commitment to shaping a multipolar world order. This matters for civil services and foreign policy aspirants aiming to understand India\u2019s position in international diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Strategic_Global_Issues\"><\/span>Focus on Strategic Global Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit addressed critical issues\u2014terrorism, climate finance, AI governance, and trade protectionism. For students preparing for teacher, banking, police, railways, and civil service exams like PSCS or IAS, grasping these interlinked issues is vital. These topics often form part of current affairs passages, GK sections, or policymaking essays in competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_BRICS\"><\/span>Evolution of BRICS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: The BRIC concept was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist. The first summit occurred in 2009, and South Africa joined in 2011, forming BRICS <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expansion<\/strong>: In 2024, the group grew by adding Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, and in January 2025, Indonesia, making it an 11-member bloc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brazils_Presidency\"><\/span>Brazil\u2019s Presidency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brazil held the Pro Tempore Charter in 2025 and hosted the summit in Rio. The &#8220;Inclusive and Sustainable Global South&#8221; theme underscored issues like equity, AI, climate, and governance reform <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Absences_and_Global_Tensions\"><\/span>Notable Absences and Global Tensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chinese President Xi Jinping was absent\u2014first since 2012; Premier Li Qiang represented China <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russian President Putin attended virtually due to ICC arrest warrant issued by the Hague <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The summit&#8217;s discussions were also framed against US protectionism, with BRICS issuing veiled criticism of rising tariffs <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_PM_Modi_at_BRICS_Summit_Rio_2025\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from PM Modi at BRICS Summit (Rio 2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Sr. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Empowerment of Global South<\/strong>: Modi defended equitable representation in global institutions and pushed for reforms in UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Zero Tolerance on Terrorism<\/strong>: The Pahalgam attack was discussed, with calls for collective action against terrorists and financiers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Multilateral Economic Initiatives<\/strong>: Proposed reforms in New Development Bank, creation of a BRICS research repository.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Responsible AI Governance<\/strong>: Emphasis on AI ethics and innovation within BRICS framework.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Climate Finance Mobilization<\/strong>: BRICS demanded funds from developed nations and backed India&#8217;s bid for COP33 hosting.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BRICS Summit 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_BRICS\"><\/span><strong>1. What is BRICS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It has now expanded to include countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_was_the_main_focus_of_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_held_in_Brazil_in_2025\"><\/span><strong>2. What was the main focus of the 17th BRICS Summit held in Brazil in 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit focused on reforming global governance, climate finance, terrorism, AI governance, economic cooperation, and supporting the Global South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_proposals_did_PM_Modi_present_at_the_summit\"><\/span><strong>3. What proposals did PM Modi present at the summit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Modi presented four key proposals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainable lending by New Development Bank (NDB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation of a BRICS Science and Research Repository<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply chain resilience in critical minerals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsible AI governance and innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>4. Why is the 17th BRICS Summit important for competitive exams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summit highlights India\u2019s foreign policy goals, international collaborations, climate strategy, and terrorism stance\u2014all important areas for Civil Services, Defence, Teaching, Banking, and Railways exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_represented_China_at_the_summit\"><\/span><strong>5. Who represented China at the summit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Premier <strong>Li Qiang<\/strong> represented China as President <strong>Xi Jinping<\/strong> was absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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