India Hosts the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting in Pune

Summary

India hosted the 7th BRICS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Working Group Meeting in Pune on 17 August 2026, aimed at strengthening digital cooperation and future network technologies among BRICS member countries.

What Happened

The meeting was organised under India's BRICS Chairship 2026, guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." The Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, hosted the BRICS ICT Track in Pune from 17 to 21 August 2026, bringing together representatives from BRICS member states to discuss cooperation in telecommunications and digital technologies.

Background

India assumed the BRICS Chairship for 2026, hosting a series of ministerial and working group meetings across sectors including trade, industry, environment, culture, and now ICT, as part of its chairship responsibilities.

TNPSC Relevance

India's BRICS Chairship 2026 and related working group meetings are significant for the International Relations section of TNPSC current affairs.

Important Facts

• Host city: Pune, Maharashtra.
• Meeting: 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting.
• Duration of BRICS ICT Track: 17-21 August 2026.
• Organising body: Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.

TNPSC MCQs

Q1. In which city did India host the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting in August 2026?

A) Mumbai B) Pune C) Jaipur D) Bhopal

Answer: B) Pune

Explanation: The meeting was hosted in Pune from 17-21 August 2026 by the Department of Telecommunications.

Q2. What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026?

A) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability B) Peace and Prosperity for All C) Innovation for a Just World D) Towards a Fairer World

Answer: A) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

Explanation: This is the overarching theme guiding all BRICS ministerial and working group meetings under India's 2026 chairship.

Q3. Which Indian government department organised the BRICS ICT Track in Pune?

A) Ministry of Electronics and IT B) Department of Telecommunications C) NITI Aayog D) Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: B) Department of Telecommunications

Explanation: The Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, hosted the BRICS ICT Track from 17 to 21 August 2026.