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PM Modi Announces Indian Space Station by 2035; BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

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10 Sept 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Space station target year: 203518th BRICS SummitBharat Mandapam, New DelhiSeptember 12-13, 2026PRS highest daily bookings: 22 lakh+Brent crude $100/barrel
Bodies:ISROBRICSIndian RailwaysNBEMS
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What This Article Covers

1.PM Modi announced India will have its own space station by 2035, ahead of the BRICS Summit.

2.18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Sept 12-13, 2026) – Xi Jinping's first India visit in 7 years.

3.Indian Railways PRS recorded highest-ever daily ticket bookings (22 lakh+) on Sept 7, 2026.

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India announced its own space station by 2035, marking a major milestone for ISRO. The 18th BRICS Summit begins in New Delhi (Sept 12-13, 2026) with Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting India after 7 years. Other key developments include Indian Railways' highest-ever daily PRS bookings (22 lakh+), Brent crude crossing $100/barrel, and NEET PG 2026 response sheets to be released by NBEMS.

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Space Station Target Year2035
BRICS Summit Edition18th
BRICS Summit VenueBharat Mandapam, New Delhi
BRICS Summit DatesSeptember 12-13, 2026
PRS Highest Daily Bookings22 lakh+ (Sept 7, 2026)
Brent Crude Price$100/barrel

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  • ›Space Station Target Year: 2035
  • ›BRICS Summit Edition: 18th
  • ›Target this Data: Indian space station target year: 2035
  • ›Target this Data: 18th BRICS Summit venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Sept 12-13, 2026)
  • ›Target this Data: Indian Railways PRS highest daily bookings: 22 lakh+ (Sept 7, 2026)

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Which organization is primarily responsible for India's space station program announced by PM Modi?

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Consider the following statements:

1. PM Modi announced that India will get its own space station by 2035.

2. The 18th BRICS Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 12-13, 2026.

3. Chinese President Xi Jinping's last visit to India was in 2019.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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What was the highest-ever daily ticket bookings recorded by Indian Railways' Passenger Reservation System (PRS) on September 7, 2026?

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What is the primary objective of the BRICS Summit 2026 being held in New Delhi?

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