Mauritius

IN NEWS:

• The new Supreme Court building of Mauritius built in Port Louis with Indian grant assistance is ready for inauguration.
• The Supreme Court building is one of five projects implemented under a $353-million special economic package extended by India in 2016.
• The structure is the first India-assisted infrastructure project in the capital of Mauritius

About Mauritius:

• Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.
• The country includes the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon.
• The capital and largest city, Port Louis, is located on the main island of Mauritius.

Add on : Agalega islands

• Agalega are two outer islands of Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 kilometres north of Mauritius Island.
• The population of the islands was estimated at 300.
• Parts of Agalega Island is believed to have been leased to Indian Military for the development of strategic assets. 

PRELIMS QUESTION

Agalega islands is located in:
(a)Madagascar
(b)Maldives
(c)Seychelles
(d)Mauritius

Answer to prelims question