Question: When was the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Italy for cooperation in renewable energy sector?
(a) March 15, 2017
(b) April 30, 2017
(c) September 15, 2017
(d) October 30, 2017
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On January 3rd, 2018, information was given to the Union Cabinet about the MoU between India and Italy for cooperation in renewable energy sector.
- This MoU was signed on 30th October, 2017 in New Delhi.
- This agreement was signed by Secretary Anand Kumar in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India and Italian Ambassador to India Lorenzo Angeloni.
- Under this agreement, the aim has been put to establish a proper basis for cooperative institutional relationship to promote technical bilateral cooperation on issues related to new and renewable energy based on mutual benefits, equality and reciprocity in both countries. .
- It has been envisaged to set up a Joint Executive Committee to review, monitor and discuss issues related to cooperation in this Memorandum of Understanding.
- The objective is to help to exchange expertise (special knowledge) and information between the two countries and to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Reference:
http://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1515185