Summits 2026: G20, BRICS and SCO Notes for SSC Exams

International summits are a favourite of SSC examiners, because the questions are direct: "Where was the 2026 BRICS summit held?" or "Which country holds the G20 presidency in 2026?". These summits 2026 notes for SSC explain the G20, BRICS and SCO summits of 2026 with the host, the dates and the basic facts of each organisation, using simple tables.

Summits of 2026 at a Glance

The dates are as reported by news sources. Check the official websites of the organisations for any change.

BRICS Summit 2026

• India held the chair of BRICS in 2026 and hosted the 18th summit in New Delhi.
• The theme was "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".
• The original members of BRICS are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
• Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE joined in 2024, and Indonesia joined in 2025.
• The 2025 summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

SCO Summit 2026

• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, and its headquarters is in Beijing, China.
• Kyrgyzstan held the chair for 2025-26, and the 26th summit was held in Bishkek.
• The members include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus.
• India became a full member in 2017, along with Pakistan.

G20 in 2026

• The United States holds the G20 presidency in 2026.
• The leaders' summit is planned in Miami in December 2026.
• South Africa hosted the 2025 summit in Johannesburg, which was the first G20 summit in Africa.
• India hosted the 2023 summit in New Delhi, where the African Union became a permanent member.
• Brazil hosted the 2024 summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Recent G20 Hosts

Basic Facts of the Organisations

Other Organisations and Their Headquarters

Questions on the headquarters of organisations are asked together with the questions on summits, so learn this table along with the summit list.

Quick Tips

• Learn the three 2026 summits as a small table of host, city and month.
• Remember that India hosted the G20 in 2023 and the BRICS in 2026.
• Note the original BRICS members and the countries that joined later.
• Check the official websites again a week before the exam, because dates may change.

Quick Revision Points

• The 18th BRICS summit was held in New Delhi in September 2026.
• The 26th SCO summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
• The United States holds the G20 presidency in 2026.
• SCO headquarters is in Beijing.
• The African Union became a permanent G20 member in 2023.

Practice Questions With Answers

1. Which city hosted the 18th BRICS summit?
   Answer: New Delhi
2. Which country hosted the 26th SCO summit?
   Answer: Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek)
3. Which country holds the G20 presidency in 2026?
   Answer: United States
4. Where is the headquarters of the SCO?
   Answer: Beijing
5. Who hosted the G20 summit in 2023?
   Answer: India
6. Which city hosted the G20 summit of 2025?
   Answer: Johannesburg, South Africa
7. Who are the original BRICS members?
   Answer: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
8. In which year was the SCO founded?
   Answer: 2001
9. Which union became a permanent member of the G20 in 2023?
   Answer: African Union
10. Where was the BRICS summit of 2025 held?
    Answer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How to Practise This Chapter

Make a table of summits with the host and the year, and add a column for the theme. Revise it twice a week. Then solve questions from our practice papers and the previous year papers page. Read the Who is Who of India 2026 note next and link the topic with the General Awareness notes. The Current Affairs notes page has more topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country holds the G20 presidency in 2026?

The United States holds the G20 presidency in 2026, and the leaders' summit is planned in Miami in December 2026.

Where was the 18th BRICS summit held?

The 18th BRICS summit was held in New Delhi, at Bharat Mandapam, on 12 and 13 September 2026, under the Indian chair.

Where was the 26th SCO summit held?

The 26th SCO summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 1 September 2026.

What is BRICS?

BRICS is a group of emerging economies. Its original members are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and more countries have joined later.

What is the SCO?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a political, economic and security group started in 2001. Its headquarters is in Beijing.

What is the G20?

The G20 is a group of the world's major economies and the African Union. It discusses global economic issues, and the presidency rotates every year.

Which G20 summit did India host?

India hosted the G20 summit in New Delhi in 2023, where the African Union became a permanent member.

Which countries joined BRICS in 2024?

Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates joined BRICS in 2024.

When did India become a member of the SCO?

India became a full member of the SCO in 2017, along with Pakistan.

How can I remember the summits easily?

Make a table of host country, city, year and theme for each summit, and revise it often.

Are summit dates always fixed?

No. Dates can change, so always check the official website or recent news for the final dates.

How many questions come from summits in SSC exams?

Usually one question comes from summits and international organisations in SSC General Awareness papers, but the number changes from year to year.