PM Modi's State Visit to Mauritius
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Strategic Relationship Status: BEFORE: India and Mauritius maintained a privileged strategic partnership anchored by the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA). NOW: The bilateral relationship has been officially elevated to an 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership'.
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Maritime Vision: BEFORE: India's primary Indian Ocean framework was the SAGAR vision, focused on regional security and growth. NOW: PM Modi introduced the 'MAHASAGAR' vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) to connect different regions more comprehensively.
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Diaspora Connectivity: BEFORE: Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card eligibility was restricted for descendants of early Indian immigrants. NOW: PM Modi announced a special extension of OCI card eligibility to the seventh generation of the Indian diaspora in Mauritius.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2025 State Visit to Mauritius, consider the following statements: 1. PM Modi became the first Indian to receive the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean. 2. During the visit, the bilateral relationship was elevated to an 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership'. 3. The newly announced MAHASAGAR vision is a strictly military alliance designed to counter foreign influence in the Indian Ocean. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?