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7 July 2026

BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting

The meeting of a major multilateral grouping like BRICS on the specific security challenge of drug trafficking involves India's active participation and directly relates to internal security and international cooperation mandates.

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Notes

  • The 2026 BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies’ Meeting was held in Guwahati, India.
  • BRICS membership has expanded to include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia.
  • BRICS nations collectively account for nearly 50% of the global population and over 40% of the world's GDP.
  • Key focus areas for the anti-drug working group include enhanced law enforcement cooperation and intelligence sharing.
  • Emerging challenges identified include the use of darknet marketplaces, cryptocurrencies for illicit transactions, and the exploitation of maritime routes for drug trafficking.
  • The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) represents India in these multilateral anti-narcotics efforts.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in 2026 BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting, which has been running since 6 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of multilateral cooperation among BRICS nations in addressing the transnational threat of drug trafficking and its associated security challenges. 150 words
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  2. The rise of darknet marketplaces and the use of cryptocurrencies have complicated the enforcement of narcotics laws. In the context of India's internal security, evaluate the need for international intelligence sharing and technological adaptation to combat modern drug trafficking networks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following countries are currently members of the expanded BRICS grouping as mentioned in the recent anti-drug agencies meeting?

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