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BRICS, originally BRIC, stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The expansion from BRIC to BRICS was a strategic move to include the African continent in this emerging economies bloc. South Africa's inclusion not only provided representation from the African region but also diversified the group in terms of economic, political, and cultural perspectives. BRICS collectively represents a substantial share of the world's population and economic output. These nations have become major players in international trade and finance, challenging the long-standing dominance of Western economies. Beyond economic cooperation, BRICS has grown to be a platform for discussions on global political and security issues. Member countries often advocate for a more multipolar world, challenging the traditional influence of Western powers. BRICS has initiated projects like the New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) to support infrastructure and development projects within member states and beyond. These initiatives promote economic stability and cooperation in the Global South. Despite differing political ideologies and interests, BRICS nations have shown a commitment to cooperation on common challenges. They work together on issues such as climate change, global governance reform, and sustainable development. BRICS expansion reflects the ongoing transformation of the global order, where emerging economies are asserting themselves on the world stage. The group's influence in economic, political, and developmental spheres is expected to continue growing, potentially redefining the dynamics of international relations and cooperation in the years to come. #brics #newdevelopmentbank #ndb #Contingentreservearrangement #talkdiplomacy #upsc #css #upscmotivation #upscaspirants #internationalrelations #geopolitics #emergingeconomies #westerneconomies #globalsouth #economiccooperation #politicalideologies #climatechange #globalgovernance #sustainable #development #globalorder #Brazil#india #china #russia #southafrica #developmentalspheres #bric #economicdevelopment #history