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Question

The 10th 'BRICS' Summit 2018 was held in which of the following countries?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: South Africa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “South Africa”.
The 10th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from July 25-27, 2018.

The BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

The summit provided an opportunity for the leaders of the five countries to discuss a range of issues related to international relations, trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

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