Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Pune will host the BRICS ICT Track 2026 from August 17 to 21, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) as part of India’s BRICS Chairship. The event will be conducted under the theme “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.” Major events include the 7th BRICS Working Group Meeting for Cooperation in ICTs, the Digital BRICS Forum and Expo, and the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting. Key discussions will focus on artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, next-generation communications, cybersecurity, and child online protection among the participating BRICS nations.