Why in News?
The 8th BRICS Working Group meeting on Oceanic and Polar Science and Technology began in Goa under India's 2026 BRICS Presidency.
What is the group working on?
- The meeting brings BRICS countries together for collaborative research on oceans, polar regions and related science and technology.
- It is hosted by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), India's specialised institute for polar and Southern Ocean research.
- The working group is part of the wider BRICS science, technology and innovation cooperation framework.
Exam Connect
- NCPOR → Goa; autonomous institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences
- BRICS OPST Working Group → oceanic and polar science cooperation