Two Days of the BRICS Science Academies Forum Meeting 2026 successfully concluded at IIT Hyderabad with focus on AI for Sustainability and Global South Cooperation

The BRICS Science Academies Forum Meeting 2026 was held at IIT Hyderabad from 24-25 July 2026, with a focus on harnessing Artificial Intelligence for sustainable development and strengthening global south cooperation. The meeting had eight BRICS member countries and five partner countries participating, and identified five priority verticals for AI-driven interventions.

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01The BRICS Science Academies Forum Meeting 2026 was hosted by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) at IIT Hyderabad.
02The theme of the 2026 Forum was 'Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development and Strengthening Global South Cooperation'.
03Eighth BRICS member countries participated in the meeting, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa.
04Five priority verticals for AI-driven interventions were identified during the deliberations.
05The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) is organizing the BRICS Science Academies Forum Meeting 2026 as part of India's BRICS Presidency in 2026.
06Prof. Shekhar Mande, President of INSA, delivered the Presidential Address and emphasized the importance of ensuring AI systems remain ethical, inclusive, transparent, and accessible to all socio-economic fabric of society.
07The meeting featured a Plenary Lecture by Prof. Anurag Agrawal on 'Why AI in healthcare? (And When Not to Use It)'.
08Dr. Ashish Lele delivered a keynote lecture on 'Harnessing AI and Green Hydrogen: Driving Efficiency and Decarbonization' during the second day of the meeting.

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Single facteasy

Where was the BRICS Science Academies Forum Meeting 2026 held?

A.IIT Delhi
B.IIT Hyderabad
C.Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
D.National Centre for Biological Sciences

The meeting was held at IIT Hyderabad from 24-25 July 2026. IIT Hyderabad is a premier research institution in India.

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Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Science Academies Forum Meeting 2026: 1. The meeting was held at IIT Delhi from 24-25 July 2026. 2. Eight BRICS member countries participated in the forum. 3. Prof. Shekhar Mande delivered a Plenary Lecture on AI for Sustainability. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the meeting was held at IIT Hyderabad, not IIT Delhi. Statement 2 is correct because eight BRICS member countries participated in the forum. Statement 3 is incorrect because Prof. Anurag Agrawal delivered a Plenary Lecture, not Prof. Shekhar Mande.

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