Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the International Solar Alliance (ISA) ?

1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 120 signatory countries, primarily sunshine countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
2. It aims to promote the efficient consumption of solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
3. The initiative was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015
4. The ISA is headquartered in New Delhi

• A. All
• B. i, ii, iii
• C. ii, iv
• D. i, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, ii, iii

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) 

• The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of more than 120 signatory countries, primarily sunshine countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
• It aims to promote the efficient consumption of solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Its objective is to strengthen cooperation among solar-rich countries to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon growth path.
• The initiative was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, and the framework agreement was opened for signatures in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 2016.
• The ISA is headquartered in Haryana, India