International Solar Alliance (ISA)
India assisted projects in Mauritius
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched series of projects in Mauritius. India is to assist the neighbour in implementing these projects. The projects were launched virtually by PM Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth. About the Projects Civil Service ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UNGA grants Observer Status to International Solar Alliance
On December 9, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Observer Status to International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key Points It is a historic decision and ISA has become an example of positive global climate action through partnerships in order to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
US joins International Solar Alliance as a member country
United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key Facts USA joined ISA as member country to accelerate the global adoption of solar energy. This announcement was made at UNFCCC COP26 on ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
OSOWOG – One Sun One World One Grid group- Key Facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ on November 2, 2021 for improving the viability of solar power. Key Points On the occasion, he also announced that India’s space agency, ISRO will provide a calculator ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Fourth general assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held virtually between October 18 to October 21, 2021. Highlights Assembly was presided by Union Minister of power, new & renewable energy, R.K. Singh and President of ISA Assembly. 108 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
India-Israel to resume negotiations on FTA
India and Israel have agreed to resume the negotiations on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from November 2021. Aim of FTA Both the countries will negotiate on FTA with the aim of concluding long-pending deal by June 2022. Discussions regarding FTA ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Denmark signs ‘ISA FA’
Denmark has signed the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and Instrument of Ratification with India. Key Points Denmark has become the first country to ratify International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) after amendments in the ISA FA ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
India extends USD 100 mn LoC to Sri Lanka
India has extended a USD 100 million Line of Credit to Sri Lanka to finance projects in solar energy sector. Key Points Agreement was signed between Sri Lankan government and Export-Import Bank of India. This LOC will also ensure that ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021