Mapping:
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ISRO and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) for the development of a Joint Small Satellite.
About Mauritius:
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It comprises the main island, Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon, forming part of the Mascarene Islands. The capital is Port Louis. Explored by Arabs in 975, Portuguese and Dutch sailors visited later. Mauritius is ethnically diverse, with Hinduism being the predominant religion. It follows a Westminster parliamentary system, boasts high economic and political freedom, and is classified as a high-income economy. Known for its biodiversity, Mauritius is home to endemic species and, historically, the dodo. It is consistently ranked as the most peaceful African country.
