Italy joins International Solar Alliance

Italy joins International Solar Alliance

Question- Which of the following country became the 121st member of International Solar Alliance?
(a) Italy
(b) Germany
(c) Spain
(d) Turkey
Ans. (a)
Related Facts-

  • On March 17, 2021, Italy signed a framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance with India.
  • The Framework Agreement was signed by the Ambassador of Italy Vincenzo De Luca.
  • ISA is an alliance of over 121 nations that have been initiated by India. Most of the member countries are the sunshine ones which lie either entirely or partly between the Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer.
  • It was jointly launched by the French President and Prime Minister Modi during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, 2015 or COP21, in Paris, France.
  • The ISA is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.

By- Yogesh Pratap Singh

Reference- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/upgrading-partnership-with-india-italy-joins-international-solar-alliance/articleshow/81554498.cms.