{"id":128310,"date":"2026-10-10T10:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T05:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=128310"},"modified":"2026-10-10T11:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T05:44:37","slug":"daily-editorial-analysis-10-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/daily-editorial-analysis-10-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Editorial Analysis 10 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>BRICS in a Fragmented World Order, A Test of Relevance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>18th BRICS Summit,<\/strong> held in New Delhi on September 12\u201313, 2026, demonstrated the grouping\u2019s ability to reconcile divergent interests through the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration.<\/li>\n<li>Under India\u2019s chairmanship, the summit reinforced strategic autonomy, <strong>multipolarity and consensus-building. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, institutional weaknesses, geopolitical rivalries and economic inequalities continue to limit BRICS\u2019 effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The New Delhi Declaration: Major Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The declaration addressed <strong>global governance<\/strong>, trade, finance, energy, climate change, technology, health and agriculture. Its major objectives included:\n<ul>\n<li>Promoting local-currency trade and interoperable cross-border payment systems.<\/li>\n<li>Implementing the BRICS Economic Partnership Strategy 2030 and the Global Value Chain Action Plan for 2026\u20132030.<\/li>\n<li>Reforming the United Nations and international financial institutions to improve developing countries\u2019 representation.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting de-escalation in West Asia and humanitarian access to Gaza.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, food security and sustainable development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The declaration also defended the <strong>World Trade Organization (WTO<\/strong>) and its rules-based trading system.<\/li>\n<li>Nevertheless, the success of these initiatives depends on <strong>translating commitments into practical outcomes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Message and the Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Reforming Global Governance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Existing international institutions inadequately reflect contemporary economic and demographic realities.<\/li>\n<li>India advocated reforms to the United Nations, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank to provide emerging and developing economies with greater representation.<\/li>\n<li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS leaders to develop ten proposals for global governance reform.<\/li>\n<li>The emphasis on multi-polarity reflected the demand for a more inclusive international order.<\/li>\n<li>However, meaningful reform requires sustained negotiations and political commitment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Strategic Autonomy and Diplomatic Engagement<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s approach reflected strategic autonomy and multi-alignment, allowing cooperation with competing powers without excessive dependence on any single country.<\/li>\n<li>The participation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, the UAE and Iran demonstrated BRICS\u2019 potential to facilitate dialogue.<\/li>\n<li>However, diplomatic cordiality does not necessarily resolve underlying disputes.<\/li>\n<li>Sustained cooperation requires members to manage differences while pursuing common interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The declaration recognised artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of economic growth, improved public services and sustainable development.<\/li>\n<li>It encouraged cooperation in computing resources, research, skills and innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration in technology, healthcare, energy and agriculture could help developing countries address shared challenges and reduce technological inequalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What a More Sober Assessment Shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>The Limits of Multilateral Cooperation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Since the first BRIC summit in 2009, major demands for reforming the IMF, World Bank and United Nations have remained substantially unfulfilled.<\/li>\n<li>BRICS has also failed to achieve sufficient economic integration to challenge the dominance of the Bretton Woods institutions effectively.<\/li>\n<li>This reveals a persistent gap between declared ambitions and practical achievements.<\/li>\n<li>Consensus has limited value without implementation, institutional capacity and measurable results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>From Multilateralism to Pragmatic Coalitions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The contemporary world increasingly favours ad hoc cooperation and interest-based partnerships over permanent alliances.<\/li>\n<li>BRICS members differ in political systems, economic priorities and strategic objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Consequently, the grouping is better understood as a flexible platform for consultation and selective cooperation than as a unified geopolitical bloc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The China Factor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Growing Economic Asymmetry<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>China\u2019s economic and political influence has expanded considerably relative to other BRICS members, creating an imbalance of power within the grouping.<\/li>\n<li>Such dominance risks reproducing the concentration of power that BRICS seeks to challenge internationally.<\/li>\n<li>China\u2019s growing influence also complicates its claim to represent the diverse interests of the Global South.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>India\u2013China Strategic Rivalry<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Relations between India and China remain uneasy despite diplomatic efforts following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic mistrust between two leading BRICS members constrains collective decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>India must ensure that BRICS remains a platform for cooperation rather than an instrument of disproportionate influence by any single member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Implications for India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The summit enhanced India\u2019s diplomatic visibility and demonstrated its ability to facilitate dialogue.<\/li>\n<li>Nevertheless, BRICS membership does not automatically guarantee economic benefits or political leverage.<\/li>\n<li>India should pursue a balanced foreign policy, combining engagement with BRICS, cooperation with Western economies and partnerships across the developing world.<\/li>\n<li>Its influence will ultimately depend on domestic economic strength, diplomatic credibility and effective international coalitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Way Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Institutional reform:<\/strong> Advance realistic proposals for more representative global governance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic integration:<\/strong> Strengthen local-currency trade, payment systems, investment and value chains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conflict management:<\/strong> Develop consultation mechanisms to prevent bilateral disputes from obstructing cooperation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>South-South cooperation:<\/strong> Deliver measurable benefits through healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic autonomy:<\/strong> Enable India to pursue national interests through diversified international partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>New Delhi Summit <\/strong>reaffirmed the demand for a more inclusive and multipolar international order while strengthening India\u2019s diplomatic profile.<\/li>\n<li>However, institutional weaknesses, limited economic integration, geopolitical rivalries and <strong>China\u2019s growing dominance<\/strong> continue to constrain BRICS.<\/li>\n<li>Its future relevance depends on converting consensus into concrete outcomes. India should engage actively with BRICS while preserving strategic autonomy and diversified partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>The true measure of BRICS\u2019 success lies in practical cooperation and meaningful global reforms, not merely unanimous declarations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>BRICS in a Fragmented World Order, A Test of Relevance FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What was the major achievement of the 18th BRICS Summit?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The summit unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> What is the main objective of BRICS\u2019 global governance reforms?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BRICS seeks greater representation for developing countries in global institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> What is the major challenge facing BRICS?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BRICS faces geopolitical rivalries, limited economic integration and internal power imbalances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> How does China affect BRICS\u2019 unity?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> China\u2019s economic dominance and rivalry with India complicate collective decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> What should India\u2019s approach towards BRICS be?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> India should engage with BRICS while preserving strategic autonomy and diversified international partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/brics-in-a-fragmented-world-order-a-test-of-relevance\/article71564925.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>India\u2019s \u2018WorldSkills\u2019 Medals Reflect Patient Investment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bhagavad Gita (Verse 18.46) teaches that a person attains perfection by performing their work with dedication and devotion.<\/li>\n<li>This principle emphasises the dignity of labour and recognises craftsmanship as a virtue.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in September 2026 reflects the growing potential of its skilled workforce.<\/li>\n<li>Securing 10th position globally with 26 medals, including six silver medals, India demonstrated that vocational skills are essential for economic productivity and national development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Skilled Talent on the World Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>WorldSkills Competition<\/strong>, held every two years, is considered the Olympics of vocational skills.<\/li>\n<li>It brings together over 1,400 participants from approximately 70 countries to demonstrate expertise in welding, robotics, cybersecurity, industrial design and other trades.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s performance has improved significantly, rising from 39th position in 2011 to 19th in 2017 and 13th in 2019 and 2024.<\/li>\n<li>In Shanghai, India achieved its best-ever performance, winning six silver medals and 20 Medallions for Excellence. Its 70-member team competed across 63 skills.<\/li>\n<li>Mohammed Salam won silver in dental prosthetics, Kovid Gangrade in digital interactive media design, and Saniya Joshi in retail sales.<\/li>\n<li>Smriti Nambiar, Parth Vohra and Mehrunissa Begum also secured silver medals in bakery, industrial design technology, and logistics and freight forwarding, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>These achievements challenge the traditional preference for academic qualifications over vocational careers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill-based professions<\/strong> deserve recognition equal to academic achievements, as economic development requires both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Humble Beginnings to Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s medal winners demonstrate how talent can flourish through determination and appropriate opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Kaif Khan from Lucknow developed his car-painting skills while working in a <strong>private automobile workshop after Class 10. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Following success in IndiaSkills competitions, he received industry training and international exposure before earning a <strong>Medallion for Excellence in Shanghai.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mohammed Salam from Tamil Nadu won silver in dental prosthetics, a discipline requiring exceptional precision.<\/li>\n<li>Other Indian participants received recognition in automobile technology, additive manufacturing, <strong>Industry 4.0 and robot systems integration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These achievements demonstrate that talent exists across diverse social and geographical backgrounds, but access to quality training remains crucial.<\/li>\n<li>Identifying promising candidates, providing practical instruction and offering industry exposure can transform local talent into internationally competitive professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>From Capex and Opex to Skill-Ex<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic development traditionally emphasises capital expenditure (Capex), which creates infrastructure, and operational expenditure (Opex), which maintains it.<\/li>\n<li>However, factories, machinery and infrastructure cannot deliver their full potential without trained workers.<\/li>\n<li>Skill-Ex, or deliberate investment in human skills, must therefore become the third pillar of development.<\/li>\n<li>It improves productivity, strengthens industrial competitiveness and enables workers to operate advanced technologies effectively.<\/li>\n<li>The PM-SETU scheme, or Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs, reflects this approach.<\/li>\n<li>With an allocation of \u20b960,000 crores, it aims to upgrade 1,000 government Industrial Training Institutes into 200 hubs and 800 spokes, with industry partners managing the clusters.<\/li>\n<li>Its success will depend on modern equipment, qualified instructors, updated curricula and measurable employment outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>There Must Be a Focus on \u2018Skill-Ex\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Government initiatives alone cannot establish a sustainable skilling ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>Industry participation is essential because employers understand <strong>evolving technological requirements and workplace needs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Businesses should invest in workforce training as seriously as they invest in machinery and infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Industry-linked apprenticeships, practical training, recognised certifications and continuous reskilling can reduce the gap between educational qualifications and employment requirements.<\/li>\n<li>India must also address the social stigma surrounding vocational occupations, uneven training quality and <strong>limited career progression. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Skilled workers need fair wages, safe working conditions and opportunities for advancement.<\/li>\n<li>The dignity of labour must translate into practical recognition, rather than remaining <strong>a symbolic ideal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India\u2019s WorldSkills 2026 performance<\/strong> demonstrates the potential of its young workforce when talent receives systematic training and institutional support.<\/li>\n<li>The priority now is to convert competitive achievements into large-scale employability, higher <strong>productivity and inclusive growth.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Strengthening vocational institutions, expanding industry partnerships and investing in Skill-Ex can prepare India\u2019s workforce for <strong>technological transformation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ultimately, national progress depends not only on policymakers and infrastructure developers but also on those who weld, bake, paint, repair and manufacture with precision.<\/li>\n<li>As the Bhagavad Gita teaches, <strong>dedicated work is a source of excellence and service to society.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>India\u2019s \u2018WorldSkills\u2019 Medals Reflect Patient Investment FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1. <\/strong>What position did India secure at WorldSkills 2026?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>India secured 10th position with 26 medals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> What does Skill-Ex mean?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Skill-Ex means deliberate investment in human skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. <\/strong>What is the objective of the PM-SETU scheme?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>The PM-SETU scheme aims to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. <\/strong>Why is industry participation important in skill development?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Industry participation aligns vocational training with workplace requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. <\/strong>How can India become a global skilling leader?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>India can become a global skilling leader by improving vocational education, industry partnerships and workforce training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a 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