Delhi Prepares Urban Infrastructure for Upcoming BRICS Summit

Infrastructure and municipal authorities in Delhi have initiated extensive urban beautification and security preparations ahead of the incoming BRICS Summit. Central Delhi zones, including the National Museum area, are undergoing major updates.

BRICS is an important multilateral grouping consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and recently expanded members including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Summit hostings rotate annually among member states.

Key facts include BRICS foundation year (2006/2009), New Development Bank (NDB) headquarter location (Shanghai), Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA), and recent expansion details from the 2023 Johannesburg summit.

Very relevant for international multilateral organizations. Leads to Prelims questions on BRICS membership/NDB structure and Mains analysis on South-South cooperation and multipolar global governance.