Agalega Islands

Why in news?

• Mauritius denies report that it allowed India to set up military base on Agalega island

About Agalega Island:

• Agalega Islands are two outer islands of Mauritius located in Indian Ocean, about 1,000 kilometres north of Mauritius island.
• The population of the Islands was estimated at 300.
• MoU between the governments of Mauritius and India was signed in 2015 for setting up and upgradation of infrastructure in Agalega island for improving sea and air connectivity
• The project was a part of India’s  SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in Region) Project
• The Agalega area is currently a blind spot for the Indian Navy and by building a military facility in it, India hoped to expand its maritime domain awareness.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Agaleda Islands recently seen in news are located in?

(a) Indian Ocean

(b) South China sea

(c) Mediterranean sea

(d) Atlantic Ocean

Answer