With reference to the Delhi Declaration, consider the following statements: 1. It was adopted in September 2025. 2. It specifically condemns terrorism and unilateral acts of war. 3. It was adopted during the BRICS summit in Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

BRICS Summit Begins with Modi's Call for Global South Leadership, Adoption of Delhi Declaration

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

Multilateralism and Global South leadership: a key GS2 topic for International Relations.

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for Global South leadership at the BRICS summit in Delhi, which concluded with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration.

Background

The summit included leaders from India, Russia, China, Iran, and Indonesia. The Delhi Declaration was adopted after negotiations to condemn terrorism and unilateral acts of war.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceDelhi Declaration: A document adopted during the BRICS summit in Delhi in September 2026.
FactThe Delhi Declaration specifically condemns terrorism and unilateral acts of war.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Delhi Declaration, consider the following statements:

It was adopted in September 2025.
It specifically condemns terrorism and unilateral acts of war.
It was adopted during the BRICS summit in Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 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 note states it was adopted in September 2026.

For Mains

Q. Examine the significance of the 'Global South' leadership in the contemporary multilateral order and the role of BRICS in shaping this narrative.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical shift: Transition from Western-centric order to multipolar governance involving emerging economies
Security architecture: Collective stance against unilateral acts of war and terrorism in non-Western forums
Economic integration: Potential for trade and investment corridors between BRICS members and Global South nations

Keywords: Global South · Multipolarity · Delhi Declaration · Strategic Autonomy · South-South Cooperation

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