Which island is at the center of the historic political agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius regarding sovereignty and a U.K.-U.S. military base? (October 2024)

Correct option is B

The island at the center of the historic agreement is Diego Garcia.
· Background of the Agreement:
· U.K. and Mauritius have reached a political agreement to address the sovereignty of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Archipelago.
· The U.K. will retain operational authority over the base for 99 years while Mauritius assumes sovereignty.
· About Diego Garcia:
· A strategically important island in the Indian Ocean.
· Hosts a critical U.K.-U.S. military base used for regional operations.
· Significance of the Agreement:
· Resolves a longstanding dispute over the Chagos Archipelago.
· Secures the legal and operational status of the military base for the future.