Mauritius
Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar
Why in news
Aug 2026
The Union Petroleum Minister's August visit yielded a five-year pact under which IndianOil will meet the island's entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel.
Key facts
- IndianOil signed a five-year pact to meet all of Mauritius's petrol, diesel and aviation fuel imports.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
2025, 2010, 2008, 2002, 2001, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mauritius in the news?
Aug 2026: The Union Petroleum Minister's August visit yielded a five-year pact under which IndianOil will meet the island's entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel.
Why is Mauritius important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news. Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09