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 ICT Track 2026 → Pune
- Department of Telecommunications → Ministry of Communications
- DPI → Digital Public Infrastructure