Correct option is C
India hosted the 1st International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on 11th March 2018 in New Delhi. The ISA is a coalition of countries primarily between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn that aim to promote solar energy and address the challenges associated with energy access. The event was co-hosted by India and France.
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International Solar Alliance (ISA)
· The International Solar Alliance was initiated by India and France during the COP 21 Climate Conference in Paris in 2015.
· The ISA’s objective is to promote the use of solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels in member countries, particularly in sun-rich countries located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
· The ISA also aims to mobilize $1 trillion in investments by 2030 to support solar energy projects globally.
1st ISA Summit (2018) Highlights:
· The summit was co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.
· Leaders and representatives from over 121 countries participated, aiming to increase global investment and technological collaboration in solar energy.
Additional Knowledge
· Bhutan, China, and Pakistan are not founding members or primary contributors to the ISA initiative.
· India’s leadership in renewable energy, especially solar, has positioned the country as a key player in global climate action.
