Global Alliances & Multilateral Summits 2026: 18th BRICS New Delhi Summit, G7 Évian Summit & NATO Ankara Summit

Which city hosted the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on 12–13 September 2026 under India's Chairship?

What was the official theme of the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi in September 2026?

Which of the following countries is NOT among the core 11 members of the expanded BRICS grouping in 2026?

In which French town was the 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit convened under the French G7 Presidency?

Where was the 2026 NATO Summit held on 7–8 July 2026?

At the 2026 NATO Ankara Summit, member states reaffirmed a long-term trajectory to move toward what percentage of GDP on defense and security expenditure by 2035?

What total value of military equipment, ammunition, and training assistance for Ukraine was pledged by NATO allies at the 2026 Ankara Summit for the year 2026?

How much funding over five years was approved by NATO at the 2026 Summit dedicated specifically to counter-drone capabilities (C-UAS)?

In which city is the headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS countries, located?

With reference to the expanded BRICS grouping following the 2024-2026 accessions, consider the following statements: 1. The expanded BRICS bloc accounts for over 45% of the world's population and roughly one-third of global GDP in PPP terms. 2. The accession of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE significantly expanded BRICS control over global proven crude oil reserves to over 40%. 3. The admission of new members to BRICS automatically grants them a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the New Development Bank (NDB): 1. It was formally established pursuant to the Fortaleza Agreement signed at the 6th BRICS Summit in 2014. 2. Each founding member possessed an equal initial voting share of 20%, ensuring no single nation holds a unilateral veto. 3. Membership in the NDB is strictly restricted only to founding members of the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), consider the following statements: 1. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty embodies the principle of collective defense, stating that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all. 2. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty has been invoked only once in NATO's history, following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. 3. NATO membership requires unanimous consensus approval of all existing member states for the accession of any new nation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the G7 (Group of Seven): 1. It comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union as a non-enumerated member. 2. Russia was permanently expelled from the group (formerly G8) in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea. 3. The G7 maintains a permanent treaty-based secretariat and standing headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the 'Contingent Reserve Arrangement' (CRA) established by BRICS nations, consider the following statements: 1. It provides short-term liquidity support to member states facing balance of payments pressures. 2. The initial committed size of the BRICS CRA was established at $100 billion. 3. The CRA replaces and legally supersedes all sovereign voting quotas held by members in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the expansion of NATO membership in Northern Europe in recent years: 1. Finland became the 31st member of NATO in 2023, doubling NATO's direct land border with the Russian Federation. 2. Sweden formally joined as the 32nd member of NATO in 2024 following parliamentary ratifications by all allies including Türkiye and Hungary. 3. The accession of Finland and Sweden turned the Baltic Sea into an area almost entirely surrounded by NATO member states. Which of the statements given above are correct?