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8 July 2026

BRICS Guwahati Declaration on drug trafficking

The Guwahati Declaration is a specific multilateral agreement involving India that directly addresses critical internal security challenges like drug trafficking and organized crime, making it a highly relevant topic for GS2 and GS3.

1 min read Day 3 of 3 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The Guwahati Declaration was adopted by BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.
  • BRICS membership includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia.
  • Key focus areas: Timely exchange of information, intelligence, and best practices among anti-drug agencies.
  • Identified threats: Proliferation of synthetic drugs, new psychoactive substances, diversion of precursor chemicals, and misuse of emerging technologies/virtual assets.
  • India's approach: Zero-tolerance policy with a three-year roadmap (2026-29) utilizing a network-centric strategy.
  • India's strategy components: Dismantling criminal networks, mass awareness campaigns, and strengthening treatment, de-addiction, and rehabilitation infrastructure.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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 the Guwahati Declaration in the context of emerging challenges in transnational drug trafficking and the role of regional cooperation in mitigating these threats. 150 words
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  2. The rise of synthetic drugs and the misuse of emerging technologies pose significant challenges to national security. In light of India's network-centric approach, analyze the multi-dimensional strategy required to combat the drug menace effectively. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the expanded BRICS grouping as mentioned in the recent Guwahati Declaration?

  2. The 'Guwahati Declaration' adopted by BRICS nations primarily focuses on which of the following issues?

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