12th SEPTEMBER 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
BRICS Summit 2026
- The BRICS summit is currently underway in Delhi. Leaders of the BRICS member nations participated in the meeting held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
- To mark the 20th anniversary of the BRICS grouping, two commemorative postage stamps were released today (September 12, 2026) as part of the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi.
- Bearing the inscription “BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026,” this commemorative stamp celebrates the evolution of BRICS as a valuable platform for dialogue and cooperation.
- These two stamps reflect the priorities of India’s BRICS chairmanship in 2026, centered on the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.”
- While the first stamp signifies the emergence of BRICS as a platform grounded in mutual respect, understanding, and solidarity, the second stamp showcases its emblem and highlights the visions of “Humanity First” and “People-Centricity” that underpin India’s leadership.
- Various key issues were deliberated upon during the meeting. The leaders of the BRICS nations unanimously adopted the “New Delhi Declaration.”
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this development. The declaration emphasizes the need for reforms in broader international institutions, including the United Nations.
- The declaration calls for structural changes within the Security Council and expresses strong condemnation of terrorism.
- It also highlights opposition to unilateral tariff measures that disrupt trade and emphasizes the need to resolve differences through dialogue. The BRICS nations approved the declaration following extensive discussions.
- China and Russia permanent members of the UN Security Council reaffirmed their support for the aspiration of Brazil and India to play a greater role within the United Nations, particularly in the Security Council.
- The declaration also advocated for conducting a larger share of trade among BRICS nations in local currencies rather than the US dollar.
- A key focus of the declaration was the reform of the UN Security Council to ensure greater representation for developing nations from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
