On September 9, 2024, Nepal officially became the 101st member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The Instrument of Ratification was handed over by Nepal’s Chargé d’Affaires, Surendra Thapa, to the ISA officials in New Delhi. This membership marks a significant step for Nepal in its commitment to promoting renewable energy and addressing climate change.
About the International Solar Alliance
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a coalition of solar resource-rich countries, initiated by India and France during the COP21 Paris Agreement in 2015. The ISA aims to promote solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels by facilitating the deployment of solar technologies globally.
Q.: Which two countries initiated the International Solar Alliance?
A) India and the USA
B) India and France
C) France and Germany
D) India and China
Ans : B) India and France
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a coalition of solar resource-rich countries, initiated by India and France during the COP21 Paris Agreement in 2015. On September 9, 2024, Nepal officially became the 101st member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
