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The first BRICS Summit, after the inclusion of South Africa, was held at

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CDS I 2018 Elementary Mathematics Previous Year Paper (04-Feb-2018)
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Sanya

Understanding the BRICS Summit and South Africa's Inclusion

The question asks about the location of the first BRICS Summit that took place after South Africa became a full member of the group. To answer this, we need to understand the timeline of BRICS formation and expansion.

Timeline of BRIC and BRICS Formation

  • Initially, the group was known as BRIC, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
  • The first BRIC summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009.
  • South Africa was invited to join BRIC in December 2010.
  • South Africa formally joined the group in 2010, leading to the acronym changing from BRIC to BRICS.

Locating the First BRICS Summit Post-South Africa's Inclusion

Since South Africa officially joined in 2010, the first summit where South Africa participated as a full member would be the summit held in 2011. This summit is considered the first "BRICS" summit in the true sense, with all five current members present from the start.

The 2011 BRICS Summit was held in Sanya, China.

Comparing with the Options

Let's look at the provided options:

  • Brasilia: Brasilia, Brazil, hosted the second BRIC summit in 2010 (before South Africa formally joined).
  • Sanya: Sanya, China, hosted the third summit, which was the first one with South Africa as a full member in 2011.
  • Yekaterinburg: Yekaterinburg, Russia, hosted the first BRIC summit in 2009 (before South Africa was invited).
  • Durban: Durban, South Africa, hosted the fifth BRICS summit in 2013.

Based on this information, the first BRICS Summit after the inclusion of South Africa was held in Sanya.

Revision Table: Key BRICS Summits and Locations

Year Group Location Notes
2009 BRIC Yekaterinburg, Russia First BRIC Summit
2010 BRIC Brasilia, Brazil Second BRIC Summit; South Africa invited later in 2010
2011 BRICS Sanya, China First BRICS Summit (with South Africa as full member)
2013 BRICS Durban, South Africa Fifth BRICS Summit

Additional Information on BRICS Expansion

The BRICS group is an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The initial grouping, BRIC, was coined by economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. The political forum was established in 2009. The inclusion of South Africa in 2010 marked a significant expansion, adding another major economy from the African continent to the bloc. The group holds annual summits, with the location rotating among the member countries.

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