While world leaders like Modi and Guterres discussed Ukraine, food security, and AI weapons at the 2026 summit, UPSC and state PSCs are quietly updating their syllabi to include BRICS priorities like ‘resilience’, ‘multilateral reform’, and ‘global supply chains’. If you’re preparing for government exams, this is not just foreign policy; it’s high-yield content. Guterres’ visit wasn’t ceremonial. His emphasis on freedom of navigation, fertiliser access, and lethal AI weapons are now potential 5-markers. And here’s the twist; India’s 2026 BRICS theme isn’t just about summits. It’s about positioning India as a bridge between Global South and global governance. That’s exactly what examiners love: current, consequential, and conceptual. Start connecting today’s diplomacy with tomorrow’s answer sheets.