Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The leadership of BRICS rotates annually among its member countries, and a formal handover ceremony marks this transition. During the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting in December 2025, Brazil symbolically transferred the presidency to India using a ceremonial gavel crafted from repurposed Amazon wood. With this transition, India is set to lead BRICS in 2026, focusing on priorities such as resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. India’s leadership aims to strengthen Global South collaboration, advance climate action, promote responsible use of artificial intelligence, and push for reforms in global governance institutions.