India Hosts 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Summit in New Delhi
Chaired by India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, the high-level meeting concentrated on the theme: 'Non-Traditional Security Challenges Confronting the World Today.'
The discussions heavily targeted emerging threats including cross-border cybercrimes, bioterrorism, space weaponization, and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
Concurrently, India hosted other key sectoral BRICS meetings, including the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) meeting in Bengaluru and the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in Gurugram.
The summit reinforces India's active diplomatic role within the BRICS alliance in shaping global security policies and cooperative mechanisms.
Key Facts / Static GK
Initial Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
Expanded BRICS Members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates
Practice Quiz — 23 June 2026
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the law officers of India: 1. The Solicitor General of India is a constitutional post established under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution. 2. Tushar Mehta has been reappointed as the Solicitor General of India for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2. Which digital auction portal was recently launched by Union Minister Amit Shah to bring transparency and efficiency to agricultural trade within the cooperative sector?
Q3. Which documentary won the prestigious 'Golden Conch' for Best Documentary in the International Competition category at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF 2026)?
Q4. What was the official theme under which India hosted the BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) meeting in New Delhi in June 2026?
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Core Sector performance of India in May 2026: 1. The overall core sector growth slowed to 0.5%, the second-lowest in 21 months. 2. Electricity recorded the highest positive growth rate among the eight core industries at +8.7%. 3. Coal production saw the steepest contraction among all declining sectors. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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