Answer : 1. "India"
Explanation :

Solutions: The 8th BRICS International Competition Conference 2023 (BRICS ICC 2023), was organized by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in New Delhi. The joint statement signed by the BRICS competition authorities called for alignment towards promoting competitiveness-driven growth and socio-economic progress. CCI handed over the mandate to South Africa for the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference to be held in 2025.