IBSA leaders meet in Johannesburg
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What happened
- The PM attended the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders’ Meeting in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025 with Presidents Ramaphosa and Lula [PIB].
- He noted four Global South G20 presidencies in a row, three of them by IBSA members, and called for reform of global governance bodies, especially the UN Security Council [PIB].
Background
- The PM called IBSA a platform linking three continents, democracies and major economies [PIB].
Why it matters
- IBSA is the democratic core of the Global South, distinct from BRICS where China dominates.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-23): the PM attended the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders' Meeting in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025 with Presidents Ramaphosa and Lula.
- IBSA is the democratic core of the Global South, distinct from BRICS where China dominates.
Quotable data pointHe noted four Global South G20 presidencies in a row, three of them by IBSA members, and called for reform of global governance bodies, especially the UN Security Council.
PIB: PMO: IBSA Leaders' Meeting, 23 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IBSA.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
IBSA members
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Who hosted the meeting?
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
The PM called for reform of the
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PMO: IBSA Leaders' Meeting, 23 Nov 2025
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