Why in News?
India hosted the BRICS ICT Track in Pune under its 2026 BRICS Chairship, bringing member countries together on digital technologies and communications policy.
What is the ICT Track focusing on?
The agenda covers artificial intelligence, start-ups, Digital Public Infrastructure, next-generation communications and cybersecurity.
The week includes the BRICS ICT Working Group, Digital BRICS Forum and the Communications Ministers' Meeting.
The theme — 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform for a Resilient Future' — reflects the focus on shared digital infrastructure and technology cooperation.
Exam Connect
BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising eleven major emerging economies and developing countries.
Member Countries
Full Members (11): Includes nations such as Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, and recent additions like Egypt, Iran, and the UAE.
Partner Countries (10): Includes nations such as Cuba, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, and Vietnam.