18. Consider the following statements related to International Solar Alliance (ISA):
i) It was launched at the Conference of Parties (CoP-21) meeting held in Marrakesh.
ii) It provides a common platform for solar energy rich countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
18. Consider the following statements related to International Solar Alliance (ISA):
i) It was launched at the Conference of Parties (CoP-21) meeting held in Marrakesh.
ii) It provides a common platform for solar energy rich countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The correct option is B b) Only ii
18 Ans.B
Explanation: The COP-21 Climate Conference was held in Paris, France from 30 November to 12 December 2015. During this conference, India and France have launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which has been creating buzz in the international media. Under this alliance, 121 countries that fall within the tropics {i.e. between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn} have been invited to make collaborative efforts to harness solar energy to generate the electricity. Most of these countries fall within Asia, Africa and South America.
b) Only ii
18 Ans.B
Explanation: The COP-21 Climate Conference was held in Paris, France from 30 November to 12 December 2015. During this conference, India and France have launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which has been creating buzz in the international media. Under this alliance, 121 countries that fall within the tropics {i.e. between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn} have been invited to make collaborative efforts to harness solar energy to generate the electricity. Most of these countries fall within Asia, Africa and South America.
