{"id":46657,"date":"2026-02-17T20:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=46657"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:05:01","slug":"india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026 Priorities and Key Exam Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#India_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026_highlights_Indias_chairship_priorities_global_cooperation_agenda_and_key_facts_important_for_UPSC_SSC_banking_and_state_PSC_exams\" >India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026 highlights India\u2019s chairship priorities, global cooperation agenda, and key facts important for UPSC, SSC, banking, and state PSC exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#India_Hosts_First_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026_Strategic_Priorities_Under_Its_Chairship\" >India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026: Strategic Priorities Under Its Chairship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#India_Initiates_BRICS_2026_Chairship_With_Sherpas_Sous-Sherpas_Meeting\" >India Initiates BRICS 2026 Chairship With Sherpas &amp; Sous-Sherpas Meeting<\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Theme_and_Strategic_Priorities_of_Indias_Chairship\" >Theme and Strategic Priorities of India\u2019s Chairship<\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Multidimensional_Focus_Areas_Discussed\" >Multidimensional Focus Areas Discussed<\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#People-Centric_Initiatives_and_Cultural_Engagements\" >People-Centric Initiatives and Cultural Engagements<\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Significance_of_the_Meeting_Ahead_of_the_BRICS_Summit\" >Significance of the Meeting Ahead of the BRICS Summit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Why This News Is Important for Competitive Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Geopolitical_Significance\" >Geopolitical Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Global_Economic_Strategic_Priorities\" >Global Economic &amp; Strategic Priorities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Domestic_and_International_Policy_Integration\" >Domestic and International Policy Integration<\/a><\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Historical_Context_BRICS_and_Indias_Growing_Leadership\" >Historical Context: BRICS and India\u2019s Growing Leadership<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Formation_and_Evolution_of_BRICS\" >Formation and Evolution of BRICS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Expansion_and_Institutional_Growth\" >Expansion and Institutional Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Indias_Previous_Role_and_Chairship_Legacy\" >India\u2019s Previous Role and Chairship Legacy<\/a><\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Hosts_First_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026\u201d<\/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\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#FAQs_India_Hosts_First_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026\" >FAQs: India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-brics-sherpas-meeting-2026\/#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=\"India_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026_highlights_Indias_chairship_priorities_global_cooperation_agenda_and_key_facts_important_for_UPSC_SSC_banking_and_state_PSC_exams\"><\/span>India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026 highlights India\u2019s chairship priorities, global cooperation agenda, and key facts important for UPSC, SSC, banking, and state PSC exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Hosts_First_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026_Strategic_Priorities_Under_Its_Chairship\"><\/span><strong>India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026: Strategic Priorities Under Its Chairship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Initiates_BRICS_2026_Chairship_With_Sherpas_Sous-Sherpas_Meeting\"><\/span><strong>India Initiates BRICS 2026 Chairship With Sherpas &amp; Sous-Sherpas Meeting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has formally kicked off its <strong>BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)<\/strong> Chairship for the year <strong>2026<\/strong> by hosting the first <strong>BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting<\/strong> in <strong>New Delhi<\/strong> from <strong>9\u201310 February 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting, chaired by <strong>Sudhakar Dalela<\/strong>, India\u2019s BRICS Sherpa and Secretary (Economic Relations), brought together high-level representatives from all member countries including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the <strong>United Arab Emirates (UAE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants also included senior officials from partner nations and Indian policy-making circles, underscoring New Delhi\u2019s commitment to robust and cooperative international dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_and_Strategic_Priorities_of_Indias_Chairship\"><\/span><strong>Theme and Strategic Priorities of India\u2019s Chairship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under its chairship, India unveiled the central theme for the 2026 BRICS cycle:<br><strong>\ud83d\udccc \u201cBuilding for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This theme aims to reinforce BRICS as an inclusive forum tackling global challenges such as climate change, economic disruption, technological gaps, and geopolitical instability. India\u2019s \u201cpeople-centric\u201d approach integrates the welfare of citizens into diplomatic and economic agendas, expanding beyond purely geopolitical interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multidimensional_Focus_Areas_Discussed\"><\/span><strong>Multidimensional Focus Areas Discussed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Sherpas meeting, detailed discussions were held on sectoral priorities that are expected to shape policy exchanges throughout India\u2019s chairship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health Cooperation &amp; Pandemic Preparedness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agriculture &amp; Food Security<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environment &amp; Climate Change Initiatives<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation and ICT Expansion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic and Financial Synergies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security &amp; Counter-terrorism Collaboration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labour, Employment &amp; Disaster Risk Management<\/strong><br>All these areas will guide successive working group sessions and high-level discussions through 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People-Centric_Initiatives_and_Cultural_Engagements\"><\/span><strong>People-Centric Initiatives and Cultural Engagements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional geopolitical forums, India\u2019s chairship prioritises \u201cpeople-oriented\u201d engagement, evident through proposals for cooperative activities like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BRICS Youth Forums &amp; Cultural Exchanges<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sports and Academic Linkages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civil Society and Business Alliance Platforms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategy aims to strengthen interpersonal ties among member nations, fostering collaboration beyond government corridors into societal and professional spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_Meeting_Ahead_of_the_BRICS_Summit\"><\/span><strong>Significance of the Meeting Ahead of the BRICS Summit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sherpas meeting sets the groundwork for India\u2019s broader role ahead of the <strong>main BRICS Summit later in 2026<\/strong>. By coordinating across thematic tracks and outlining a comprehensive agenda early, India has positioned itself to influence global affairs through the BRICS platform\u2014especially as the group celebrates two decades of cooperation.<\/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 is-resized\" id=\"India-BRICS-Sherpas-Meeting-2026\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026\" style=\"width:480px;height:auto\" title=\"India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important for Competitive Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Significance\"><\/span><strong>Geopolitical Significance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s role as the <strong>BRICS Chair in 2026<\/strong> is a critical development in international geopolitics and global governance. BRICS represents a coalition of influential emerging economies\u2014collectively accounting for a large share of the world\u2019s population, GDP and trade. India\u2019s leadership in this forum places it at the forefront of discussions around <strong>global economic coordination, sustainable development, and multilateral diplomacy<\/strong>\u2014topics highly relevant for administrative, diplomatic, and strategic segments of civil services, defence, and foreign policy studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Economic_Strategic_Priorities\"><\/span><strong>Global Economic &amp; Strategic Priorities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The priorities outlined during the Sherpas meeting\u2014especially <strong>resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability<\/strong>\u2014reflect major themes in global exams such as UPSC, SSC, and state PCS syllabi. Questions related to BRICS often examine <strong>international cooperation frameworks, geopolitical influence, and India\u2019s foreign policy objectives<\/strong>. India\u2019s strategic agenda, including engagement on health, climate change, technology, and economic integration, provides direct content for such questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestic_and_International_Policy_Integration\"><\/span><strong>Domestic and International Policy Integration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding India\u2019s Chairship priorities helps students answer analytical questions on how international positions align with <strong>domestic policy frameworks<\/strong> like innovation ecosystems, disaster risk strategies, and multilateral diplomacy. It also demonstrates how multilateral forums can expand beyond economic cooperation to include social and cultural dimensions\u2014a key insight for long-form answers in exams like UPSC mains.<\/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_BRICS_and_Indias_Growing_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: BRICS and India\u2019s Growing Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formation_and_Evolution_of_BRICS\"><\/span><strong>Formation and Evolution of BRICS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BRICS grouping began in 2006 as \u201cBRIC\u201d (Brazil, Russia, India, China), aimed at creating a platform for emerging economies to consolidate influence in global economic governance. South Africa joined in 2011, transforming it into <strong>BRICS<\/strong>. Over the years, BRICS has evolved into a forum not just for economic cooperation, but also for political and strategic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expansion_and_Institutional_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Expansion and Institutional Growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024\u201325, BRICS expanded its membership to include <strong>Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia<\/strong>, significantly broadening its geopolitical footprint. With this expansion, BRICS now represents diverse regions across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, signaling a shift towards more inclusive global governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Previous_Role_and_Chairship_Legacy\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Previous Role and Chairship Legacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has held the BRICS presidency previously, notably in 2016 and 2021. Each tenure allowed New Delhi to shape the agenda on global economic cooperation and policy harmonisation. The 2026 chairship comes at a time when the world is navigating complex challenges\u2014from post-pandemic recovery to digital transformations\u2014providing India an opportunity to push for a <strong>people-centric multilateral order<\/strong>.<\/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=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Hosts_First_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026\u201d<\/strong><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>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>India hosted the first <strong>BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting<\/strong> in New Delhi as part of its 2026 chairship.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The meeting focused on the theme <strong>\u201cBuilding for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.\u201d<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Participants included senior representatives from BRICS member and partner countries.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Key discussion areas were health, agriculture, environment, security, ICT, and economic cooperation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>India emphasised a <strong>people-centric and humanity-first approach<\/strong> in its BRICS agenda for 2026.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_India_Hosts_First_BRICS_Sherpas_Meeting_2026\"><\/span>FAQs: India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the purpose of the BRICS Sherpas Meeting?<\/strong><br>The BRICS Sherpas Meeting is a preparatory diplomatic forum where representatives (Sherpas) of member countries coordinate agendas, negotiate priorities, and set the groundwork for ministerial meetings and the BRICS Summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which country is chairing BRICS in 2026?<\/strong><br>India is chairing BRICS in 2026 and hosted the first Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting in New Delhi as part of its leadership responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. What are the key priorities of India\u2019s BRICS 2026 chairship?<\/strong><br>India\u2019s chairship focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability, health collaboration, climate action, economic cooperation, and people-centric initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Why is BRICS important for India\u2019s foreign policy?<\/strong><br>BRICS strengthens India\u2019s role in global governance, promotes South-South cooperation, and supports economic and diplomatic collaboration among emerging economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Who are the members of the BRICS grouping?<\/strong><br>The core members include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with recent expansion adding countries from Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. How is this news relevant for competitive exams?<\/strong><br>It is important for sections on international relations, India\u2019s foreign policy, global organizations, and current affairs in exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence, and State PSCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What does the term \u201cSherpa\u201d mean in diplomacy?<\/strong><br>A Sherpa is a high-level official appointed by a country to represent it in international negotiations and preparatory meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. 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