'X' is an alliance of 121 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It was conceived as a coalition of solar-resource-rich countries to address their special energy needs. 'X's' aim is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar-resource-rich countries to help achieve the common goal of increasing the use and quality of solar energy in meeting energy needs of prospective member countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner. Identify 'X'.

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)

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International Solar Alliance (ISA)

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International Energy Agency (IEA)

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The correct option is C International Solar Alliance (ISA)
'X' is the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Its launch was announced by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, and the former President of France Francois Hollande on 30th November 2015, at the 21st session of United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-21) in Paris, France.

The aim of the ISA is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar-resource-rich countries to help achieve the common goal of increasing the use and quality of solar energy in meeting energy needs of prospective member countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner.

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5. Consider following statements related to International Solar Alliance

i. The International Solar Alliance is a group of countries within the tropics (Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn) which receive sunshine for more than 300 days.

ii. It is a platform for the collective collaboration of the tropical countries(sunshine countries) in the domain of energy security.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5.Consider the following statements,

1] International Solar Alliance (ISA ) is conceived as a coalition of solar resource rich countrieslying fully or partially between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn to address their special energy needs and will provide a platform to collaborate on addressing the identified gaps through a common, agreed approach.
2] ISA was launched jointly by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France on 30th November, 2015 at Paris on the side-lines of the 21st CoP meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
3] The ISA will strive to bring together more than 121 solar resource rich nations for coordinated research, low cost financing and rapid deployment.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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?

Q4. Consider the following statements.

1. International Solar Alliance is the first international body that will have a secretariat in India.

2. The ISA has set a target of 1 TW of solar energy by 2030.

3. All the 121 prospective countries have become a member in the ISA.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q. Recently India, France launches $1 Trillion Potential Solar Programme under ISA. Consider the following statements about International Solar Alliance (ISA):Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
None of the above

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