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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about international groupings, their objectives, India's role, and their impact on global governance and India's foreign policy. BRICS is crucial for understanding the evolving multipolar world order and India's strategic interests.
BRICS is an acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It was formed to promote cooperation among its members and to address global economic and political issues, often advocating for a more multipolar world order.