IIT Tirupati Hosts 5th BRICS Geospatial Meeting

Exam-focused facts from the 25 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The 5th BRICS working group meeting on geospatial technology is being held at IIT Tirupati from July 21 to July 23, 2026.
Delegates from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, and India are participating.
The meeting focuses on applications of geospatial technology in governance, disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, and sustainable development.
Technical sessions cover geospatial infrastructure, climate resilience, AI-based geospatial analytics, and data interoperability.
The event includes a special session titled 'Translating Innovation into Impact' and will conclude with a cultural programme showcasing Andhra Pradesh heritage.