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PANKAJ SONIAIR 130· 2025

Question Q.19GS2GS2

The expansion of BRICS presents new possibilities for the organization, but their realization depends on the member states' ability to address internal challenges and enhance cooperation. Elaborate. (15 marks, 250 words)

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BRICS is a grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Recently BRICS expanded into BRICS+ with addition of new member like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and Ethiopia. An alliance covering the existing least Democratic model of Zlemote System. Grouping during combined GDP of 25% of world, 46% population and major energy exporters. Reverse the idea of South South Cooperation. Leadership dedollarisation of global trade nexus reorganising it.

Internal challenges: The grouping slid into democracies vis-à-vis authoritarianism issue in Indo-China. Record Tram-Levski Division also hampers the grouping integrity. Challenges of BRICS+: Lack of cooperation, Deficit in all counters with churn. Ensures there is lack of international trade. India-Brazil trade very limited. Diverse stance on global issue like Russia-Ukraine war & Israel-Hamas war. Other issue: Seen as anti-west grouping. Sinocentric order of BRICS. Concept of BRICS currency still a just idea.

Ways to manage vulnerabilities: Comes out with BRICS secretariat for a dedicated opening to execution of lower office BRICS energy. Broad conserving on issue of terrorism & sovereignty. Force upon for India balance its trade deficit with China & improve economic relation with member. The growing economies of world like BRICS need used cooperation for realizing the idea of unity of voice & unity of purpose.

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PANKAJ SONI

AIR 1302025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India

BRICS

BRICS expansion and cooperation challenges

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208

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analytical

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