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More heft: On India and the 18th BRICS Summit

The BRICS Summit (शिखर सम्मेलन, उच्चस्तरीय बैठक) allows India to advance (आगे बढ़ाना, प्रगति करना) its global ambitions

Forging a joint statement at a major multilateral (बहुपक्षीय) conference (सम्मेलन, औपचारिक बैठक), in the midst of (के बीच में, के दौरान) global conflicts (वैश्विक संघर्ष, अंतरराष्ट्रीय टकराव) where members are involved is never easy — for India, hosting (आयोजित करना, मेज़बानी करना) the BRICS (an international cooperation forum of 11 full member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. It began as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), held its first summit on 16 June 2009, and expanded with South Africa in 2011, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE from 1 January 2024, and Indonesia in January 2025. It promotes political and diplomatic coordination and cooperation among emerging and developing countries, particularly on global governance and economic and development issues. BRICS has no permanent headquarters or permanent secretariat) Summit in Delhi is the second time in recent years, since the G-20 Summit (जी-20 शिखर सम्मेलन) in 2023, that it has had to shoulder (to accept or take on a burden, duty, or responsibility; bear, carry, assume, take on, undertake) such a responsibility (जिम्मेदारी, दायित्व). That, however (हालाँकि, फिर भी ), is not the only reason India’s BRICS presidency (अध्यक्षता, अध्यक्ष पद) comes at (to happen or occur at a particular time or in a specific situation; occur at, happen at, take place at, arrive at) a difficult time. The past few occasions (instance, time, moment, occurrence) India has hosted the coalition (गठबंधन, गठजोड़) of emerging economies (उभरती अर्थव्यवस्था) — in 2012, 2016 and virtually (by means of a computer network or the internet; digitally, online, electronically, remotely) in 2021 — it was a smaller grouping (a collection of countries, organisations or people considered together because of shared interests or characteristics; alliance, coalition, group, association, bloc, faction) of just five major powers (प्रमुख शक्ति, बड़ी वैश्विक शक्ति), where managing consensus (आम सहमति, सर्वसम्मति) was easier. Since the expansion (enlargement, growth, extension, amplification) in 2024 — adding Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — and Indonesia’s induction (the process or action of bringing someone or something into a group or organisation; admission, introduction, inclusion, incorporation) in 2025, BRICS’ identity (character, nature, distinctiveness, persona) has evolved (to develop gradually, progress, advance, mature), but a common focus (shared priority, common objective, collective emphasis, common concern) remains elusive (difficult to find, catch, achieve, or comprehend; evasive, unachievable, fleeting, slippery). In addition (additionally, furthermore, moreover, besides), global conflicts involving BRICS members have grown. The war involving Iran has heightened (intensify, increase, amplify, elevate) this impact (a marked effect, consequence, repercussion, influence), as Iran, a victim (casualty, sufferer, target, prey) of the U.S.-Israel strikes (a sudden attack, typically a military one; attack, assault, bombing, raid), as well as (in addition to; alongside, besides, along with, not to mention) the UAE that was attacked by Iran in retaliation (the action of returning a military attack or seeking revenge; counterattack, reprisal, retribution, vengeance), are members that have been unwilling (reluctant, hesitant, resistant, averse) to agree to a common narrative (a representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or promote a certain point of view; account, story, perspective, interpretation) on the problem. India’s position (standpoint, stance, viewpoint, attitude) on Israel also came into conflict with other members earlier this year, as the grouping has traditionally (historically, conventionally, customarily, usually) taken a much more (considerably more, far more, significantly more, substantially more) critical line (an official posture or stance expressing disapproval or censure; critical stance, adverse posture, disapproving position) on Israel’s actions. The largest share of New Delhi’s problems as host (a country, city, or organisation that holds and organises an event; venue, organiser, presenter, sponsor) comes however from the United States, where President Donald Trump has accused (charge, blame, indict, allege) it of plotting (to secretly make plans to carry out an illegal or harmful action; conspire, scheme, plan, strategize) to overthrow (to remove a leader or government from power by force; topple, oust, unseat, depose) the U.S. dollar’s domination (supremacy, control, dominance, mastery) of the global economy (international economy, worldwide market, global trade system, transnational commerce), and has been threatening (intimidate, warn, coerce, menace) tariffs (a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports; duty, tax, levy, toll) on all members for planning to increase intra-BRICS (within BRICS, inter-BRICS, internal to BRICS, among BRICS members) payments and trade (commerce, business, exchange, dealing). As the Modi government seeks (to attempt to find, attain, or achieve something; pursue, aim for, strive for, attempt) to restore (bring back, re-establish, reinstate, rebuild, revive) ties (relationship, bond, connection, link) with the Trump administration (the executive branch of a government under a specific leader; government, regime, executive, leadership), on trade and its Indo-Pacific (relating to the interconnected geopolitical and strategic region comprising the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the central and western Pacific Ocean) strategy (a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; master plan), hosting BRICS also risks (endanger, jeopardise, imperil, hazard, gamble with) invoking (to call on or bring about an action, feeling, or response; provoke, elicit, trigger, induce) America’s ire (intense and usually openly displayed anger; fury, wrath, rage, resentment), however irrational (not logical or reasonable; unreasonable, illogical, senseless, baseless).

As a result (because of something that has happened; consequently, therefore, thus, hence), a success in reconciling (to restore friendly relations or find a way to make differing ideas compatible; harmonise, balance, resolve, settle) all these different strands (an element or distinct part that forms something complex; thread, component, element, facet) at this time would indeed (certainly, truly, undeniably, in fact) be a shot across the bow (a warning sign or a warning shot fired to tell someone to stop a particular action; warning, wake-up call, deterrent, caution, red flag) for the grouping and a big win (major triumph, huge success, massive victory, significant achievement) for Indian diplomacy (the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations; statesmanship, statecraft, negotiation, foreign policy). Since it was first conceptualised (formulate, envision, conceive, ideate) 25 years ago, and a summit convened (assemble, gather, summon, call together) in 2009, the BRICS countries have risen (grow, ascend, climb) in global stature (the importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement; prestige, standing, eminence, prominence) and economic heft, benefitting intra-BRICS trade. Today, BRICS accounts for (constitute, comprise, make up, represent) half the world’s population, two fifths of the global economy and a fourth of global trade; it also includes many of the world’s top energy producers and biggest consumers. While the grouping prefers not to be called (term, name, label, dub) anti-western (opposed to the political, economic, or cultural influences of Western countries; anti-West, anti-American, counter-Western, oppositional) it is certainly (absolutely, definitely, unquestionably, undoubtedly) a powerful counter (opposition, alternative, substitute, counterbalance) to the G-7 (the Group of Seven, an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, focused on global economic governance and international security), and western-led (guided, controlled, or directed predominantly by Western nations; West-dominated, Western-controlled, Euro-American-led, West-directed) thinking (ideology, philosophy, perspective, mindset). Being part of BRICS gives India more heft in advancing its ambitions on the global high table (a position of power, influence, and prestige in international diplomacy and decision-making; top tier, elite group, premier position, upper echelon), and its presidency has ensured it prominence (eminence, importance, visibility, prestige) on the world stage (global arena, international platform, global theatre, worldwide spotlight), as leaders and representatives (delegate, ambassador, envoy, spokesperson) of 11 BRICS countries including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian begin deliberations (long and careful consideration or discussion; discussion, consultation, debate, consideration) on Saturday at the Bharat Mandapam (the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex located at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, officially inaugurated in July 2023, which served as the principal venue for the 2023 G-20 New Delhi summit) to discuss the future of global governance (the political interaction of transnational actors aimed at solving problems that affect more than one state or region; international management, worldwide administration, transnational governance, global regulation).

Courtesy: The Hindu

Important Word List With Meaning

1.summit (noun)

Hindi Meaning - शिखर सम्मेलन, उच्चस्तरीय बैठक
English Meaning - a highest-level meeting between heads of government; conference, meeting, convention, conclave.

2.advance (verb)

Hindi Meaning - आगे बढ़ाना, प्रगति करना
English Meaning - move forward, make progress, promote, further, forward, foster, push forward.

3.consensus (noun)

Hindi Meaning - आम सहमति, सर्वसम्मति
English Meaning - a general agreement among a group of people or nations; agreement, harmony, concord, unanimity.

4.multilateral (adjective)

Hindi Meaning - बहुपक्षीय
English Meaning - involving three or more groups or nations acting together; international, collective, multi-party, multinational.

5.conference (noun)

Hindi Meaning - सम्मेलन, औपचारिक बैठक
English Meaning - a formal meeting; convention, symposium, forum, summit.

6.in the midst of (phrase)

Hindi Meaning - के बीच में, के दौरान
English Meaning - in the middle of, amid, amidst, during, among, halfway through.

7.global conflict (noun)

Hindi Meaning - वैश्विक संघर्ष, अंतरराष्ट्रीय टकराव
English Meaning - a serious disagreement or armed struggle involving countries worldwide; international war, worldwide dispute, global warfare, geopolitical clash.

8.host (verb)

Hindi Meaning - आयोजित करना, मेज़बानी करना
English Meaning - organise, arrange, conduct, present.

9.G-20 Summit (noun)

Hindi Meaning - जी-20 शिखर सम्मेलन
English Meaning - the premier forum for international economic cooperation, comprising 19 major economies, the European Union, and the African Union, established in 1999 to address key global economic challenges.

10.responsibility (noun)

Hindi Meaning - जिम्मेदारी, दायित्व
English Meaning - duty, obligation, burden, onus.

11.however (adverb)

Hindi Meaning - हालाँकि, फिर भी
English Meaning - nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, albeit.

12.presidency (noun)

Hindi Meaning - अध्यक्षता, अध्यक्ष पद
English Meaning - the position or period of time holding the role of a president or chair of an organisation; chairmanship, leadership, administration, stewardship.

13.coalition (noun)

Hindi Meaning - गठबंधन, गठजोड़
English Meaning - alliance, partnership, union, bloc.

14.emerging economy (noun)

Hindi Meaning - उभरती अर्थव्यवस्था
English Meaning - developing nation experiencing rapid economic growth and industrialization and expanding financial markets; developing nation, rising market, advancing economy.

15.major power (noun)

Hindi Meaning - प्रमुख शक्ति, बड़ी वैश्विक शक्ति
English Meaning - a sovereign state that possesses significant global economic, political, and military influence; great power, world power, superpower, dominant nation.

16.forge (verb)

English Meaning - to create or develop something strong and enduring through effort; build, construct, establish, form.

17.occasion (noun)

English Meaning - instance, time, moment, occurrence.

18.virtually (adverb)

English Meaning - by means of a computer network or the internet; digitally, online, electronically, remotely.

19.grouping (noun)

English Meaning - a collection of countries, organisations or people considered together because of shared interests or characteristics; alliance, coalition, group, association, bloc, faction.

20.heft (noun)

English Meaning - importance, authority, weight, influence, clout, significance.

21.BRICS (proper noun)

English Meaning - an international cooperation forum of 11 full member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. It began as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), held its first summit on 16 June 2009, and expanded with South Africa in 2011, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE from 1 January 2024, and Indonesia in January 2025. It promotes political and diplomatic coordination and cooperation among emerging and developing countries, particularly on global governance and economic and development issues. BRICS has no permanent headquarters or permanent secretariat.

22.G-20 (group of twenty) (noun)

English Meaning – The G20, formed in 1999, is an international forum that brings together major advanced and emerging economies to coordinate global policy on trade, health, climate, and other issues. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, the USA, the European Union, and the African Union. Together, these members represent around 85% of global GDP, over 75% of global trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.

23.shoulder (verb)

English Meaning - to accept or take on a burden, duty, or responsibility; bear, carry, assume, take on, undertake.

24.come at (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - to happen or occur at a particular time or in a specific situation; occur at, happen at, take place at, arrive at.

25.expansion (noun)

English Meaning - enlargement, growth, extension, amplification.

26.induction (noun)

English Meaning - the process or action of bringing someone or something into a group or organisation; admission, introduction, inclusion, incorporation.

27.identity (noun)

English Meaning - character, nature, distinctiveness, persona.

28.evolve (verb)

English Meaning - to develop gradually, progress, advance, mature.

29.common focus (noun)

English Meaning - shared priority, common objective, collective emphasis, common concern.

30.elusive (adjective)

English Meaning - difficult to find, catch, achieve, or comprehend; evasive, unachievable, fleeting, slippery.

31.in addition (phrase)

English Meaning - additionally, furthermore, moreover, besides.

32.heighten (verb)

English Meaning - intensify, increase, amplify, elevate.

33.impact (noun)

English Meaning - a marked effect, consequence, repercussion, influence.

34.victim (noun)

English Meaning - casualty, sufferer, target, prey.

35.strike (noun)

English Meaning - a sudden attack, typically a military one; attack, assault, bombing, raid.

36.as well as (phrase)

English Meaning - in addition to; alongside, besides, along with, not to mention.

37.retaliation (noun)

English Meaning - the action of returning a military attack or seeking revenge; counterattack, reprisal, retribution, vengeance.

38.unwilling (adjective)

English Meaning - reluctant, hesitant, resistant, averse.

39.narrative (noun)

English Meaning - a representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or promote a certain point of view; account, story, perspective, interpretation.

40.position (noun)

English Meaning - standpoint, stance, viewpoint, attitude.

41.come into conflict with (phrase)

English Meaning - to be in a state of opposition, disagreement, or clash with someone or something; clash with, oppose, contradict, cross swords with.

42.traditionally (adverb)

English Meaning - historically, conventionally, customarily, usually.

43.much more (phrase)

English Meaning - considerably more, far more, significantly more, substantially more.

44.critical line (noun phrase)

English Meaning - an official posture or stance expressing disapproval or censure; critical stance, adverse posture, disapproving position.

45.line (noun)

English Meaning - (an official or established) stance, policy, position, approach.

46.host (noun)

English Meaning - a country, city, or organisation that holds and organises an event; venue, organiser, presenter, sponsor.

47.accuse (verb)

English Meaning - charge, blame, indict, allege.

48.plot (verb)

English Meaning - to secretly make plans to carry out an illegal or harmful action; conspire, scheme, plan, strategize.

49.overthrow (verb)

English Meaning - to remove a leader or government from power by force; topple, oust, unseat, depose.

50.domination (noun)

English Meaning - supremacy, control, dominance, mastery.

51.global economy (noun)

English Meaning - international economy, worldwide market, global trade system, transnational commerce.

52.threaten (verb)

English Meaning - intimidate, warn, coerce, menace.

53.tariff (noun)

English Meaning - a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports; duty, tax, levy, toll.

54.intra- (prefix)

English Meaning - within a particular group or system; internal, inward, interior, inner.

55.intra-BRICS (adjective)

English Meaning - within BRICS, inter-BRICS, internal to BRICS, among BRICS members.

56.trade (noun)

English Meaning - commerce, business, exchange, dealing.

57.seek (verb)

English Meaning - to attempt to find, attain, or achieve something; pursue, aim for, strive for, attempt.

58.restore (verb)

English Meaning - bring back, re-establish, reinstate, rebuild, revive.

59.tie (noun)

English Meaning - relationship, bond, connection, link.

60.administration (noun)

English Meaning - the executive branch of a government under a specific leader; government, regime, executive, leadership.

61.Indo-Pacific (adjective)

English Meaning - relating to the interconnected geopolitical and strategic region comprising the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the central and western Pacific Ocean.

62.strategy (noun)

English Meaning - a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; master plan.

63.risk (verb)

English Meaning - endanger, jeopardise, imperil, hazard, gamble with.

64.invoke (verb)

English Meaning - to call on or bring about an action, feeling, or response; provoke, elicit, trigger, induce.

65.ire (noun)

English Meaning - intense and usually openly displayed anger; fury, wrath, rage, resentment.

66.irrational (adjective)

English Meaning - not logical or reasonable; unreasonable, illogical, senseless, baseless.

67.as a result (phrase)

English Meaning - because of something that has happened; consequently, therefore, thus, hence.

68.reconcile (verb)

English Meaning - to restore friendly relations or find a way to make differing ideas compatible; harmonise, balance, resolve, settle.

69.strand (noun)

English Meaning - an element or distinct part that forms something complex; thread, component, element, facet.

70.indeed (adverb)

English Meaning - certainly, truly, undeniably, in fact.

71.shot across the bow (phrase)

English Meaning - a warning sign or a warning shot fired to tell someone to stop a particular action; warning, wake-up call, deterrent, caution, red flag.

72.big win (phrase)

English Meaning - major triumph, huge success, massive victory, significant achievement.

73.diplomacy (noun)

English Meaning - the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations; statesmanship, statecraft, negotiation, foreign policy.

74.conceptualise (verb)

English Meaning - formulate, envision, conceive, ideate.

75.convene (verb)

English Meaning - assemble, gather, summon, call together.

76.rise (verb)

English Meaning - grow, ascend, climb.

77.stature (noun)

English Meaning - the importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement; prestige, standing, eminence, prominence.

78.account for (phrasal verb)

English Meaning - constitute, comprise, make up, represent.

79.call (verb)

English Meaning - term, name, label, dub.

80.anti-western (adjective)

English Meaning - opposed to the political, economic, or cultural influences of Western countries; anti-West, anti-American, counter-Western, oppositional.

81.certainly (adverb)

English Meaning - absolutely, definitely, unquestionably, undoubtedly.

82.counter (noun)

English Meaning - opposition, alternative, substitute, counterbalance.

83.G-7 (noun)

English Meaning - the Group of Seven, an intergovernmental political and economic forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, focused on global economic governance and international security.

84.western-led (adjective)

English Meaning - guided, controlled, or directed predominantly by Western nations; West-dominated, Western-controlled, Euro-American-led, West-directed.

85.thinking (noun)

English Meaning - ideology, philosophy, perspective, mindset.

86.western-led thinking (noun)

English Meaning - Western-centric thinking, Western-oriented outlook, Western-dominated perspective, Euro-American approach.

87.high table (noun)

English Meaning - a position of power, influence, and prestige in international diplomacy and decision-making; top tier, elite group, premier position, upper echelon.

88.prominence (noun)

English Meaning - eminence, importance, visibility, prestige.

89.world stage (noun)

English Meaning - global arena, international platform, global theatre, worldwide spotlight.

90.representative (noun)

English Meaning - delegate, ambassador, envoy, spokesperson.

91.deliberation (noun)

English Meaning - long and careful consideration or discussion; discussion, consultation, debate, consideration.

92.Bharat Mandapam (noun)

English Meaning - the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex located at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, officially inaugurated in July 2023, which served as the principal venue for the 2023 G-20 New Delhi summit.

93.global governance (noun)

English Meaning - the political interaction of transnational actors aimed at solving problems that affect more than one state or region; international management, worldwide administration, transnational governance, global regulation.