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Background of the Chagos Issue The Chagos Archipelago is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, historically part of Mauritius. In 1965, three years before Mauritius gained independence from Britain, the UK separated the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to form the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). Between 1967-1973, the UK forcibly removed the native … Read more
About Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, is a sacred lake in Mauritius, nestled in the mountains of the Savanne district. It is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites outside India. The lake is believed to be connected to the holy Ganges River in India, and thousands of devotees visit it, especially … Read more
Why in news:- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-launches-multi-nation-alliance-for-city-to-city-collaboration/article69286040.ece About India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development. This forum would provide a critical platform for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners to discuss and implement sustainable solutions for waste management and resource efficiency … Read more