13th SEPTEMBER 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
18th BRICS Summit - 2nd Day
- Addressing the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that using technology and critical mineral resources as weapons amidst global concerns would pose a major obstacle to the collective growth of nations.
- Prime Minister Modi made these significant remarks in the presence of world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Pointing out that no global issue remains confined to a specific region in today's world, the Prime Minister noted that pandemics, climate change, and supply chain disruptions affect all nations globally.
- He specifically highlighted that restricting the export of—or weaponizing for political purposes—critical minerals and rare earth elements essential for electric vehicles, green energy, and cutting-edge technology products would hinder shared global growth.
- The Prime Minister stated that priority has been given to enhancing resilience among BRICS nations.
- As part of this effort, he announced that unanimous approval had been reached to establish a "BRICS Integrated Early Warning System" for the early detection and prevention of pandemics.
- With India set to assume the BRICS presidency in 2026, initiatives are being implemented under four key pillars: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability. Under this initiative, entities such as the 'BRICS Startup Innovation Fund', 'BRICS Digital Agriculture Network', and 'BRICS Incubator Network' are being established, giving prominence to the voice of the Global South.
- At the conclusion of the summit, Prime Minister Modi is set to hold bilateral talks with leaders from several nations, including South Africa, Egypt, and the Philippines.
