| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Brazil transferred BRICS presidency to India on December 12, 2025, during the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting. |
| BRICS Overview | Grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa; promotes cooperation in trade, finance, global governance reform. Presidency rotates annually. |
| Handover Ceremony | Brazil's Sherpa Mauricio Lyrio handed over the symbolic BRICS gavel to India's Sherpa Sudhakar Dalela. Brazil remains president until December 31, 2025. |
| Brazil's Presidency | Focus areas: Global Health, Climate Change, Trade & Finance, Peace & Security, AI Governance, BRICS Institutional Development. |
| India's Key Objectives | Climate disaster risk reduction, responsible AI use, scientific research, global governance reforms (UNSC), consensus-building, inclusive development. |
| Amazon Gavel | Made from repurposed Amazon rainforest wood (Itauba, Pau Rainha) by Novo Airao community. Symbolizes sustainability, climate cooperation, BRICS collaboration. Correct answer: (C). |
| Key Takeaways | India leads BRICS in 2026; focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability; emphasizes Global South issues, governance reform. |
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