With reference to the BRICS summit in New Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. The meeting aims to elevate the influence of the Global North. 2. The summit includes members such as China, Russia, and Iran. 3. The summit includes representatives from 11 nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Leaders of BRICS member states, including China and Russia along with Iran

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Regional & global groupings (QUAD, BRICS, SCO, G20...)· Prelims + Mains· 12 September 2026

BRICS and Global South dynamics: a key GS2 topic for International Relations and multi-polar world order.

Why in news

Leaders of BRICS member states, including China, Russia, and Iran, are meeting in New Delhi to discuss strengthening emerging economies amidst US trade tensions and the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Background

The summit includes representatives from 11 nations, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The meeting aims to explore BRICS's potential to reshape global economic dynamics by elevating the influence of the Global South.

Facts for Prelims

BodyBRICS: A grouping of emerging economies including China, Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa.
FactThe summit includes representatives from 11 nations.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the BRICS summit in New Delhi, consider the following statements:

The meeting aims to elevate the influence of the Global North.
The summit includes members such as China, Russia, and Iran.
The summit includes representatives from 11 nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The meeting aims to elevate the influence of the Global South.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of BRICS in reshaping global economic dynamics and elevating the influence of the Global South amidst shifting geopolitical alliances.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical friction: Balancing trade tensions with the US while navigating the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Economic shift: Transitioning from Western-centric financial systems to a multi-polar global economic order.
Bloc cohesion: Managing internal tensions between members facing regional security threats from Iran.

Keywords: Global South · Multi-polar world · Economic sovereignty · Geopolitical alignment · Emerging economies

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