International 04 November 2026
India Re-Elected as President of International Solar Alliance (ISA) for Third Consecutive Term
Why in the News?
India has been re-elected as the **President** of the **International Solar Alliance (ISA)** for a third consecutive term during its 9th Assembly in New Delhi. **France** was re-elected as the Co-President.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Leadership & Vision:
- Announced by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy **Pralhad Joshi** during the India Renewable Energy Summit 2026.
- Reaffirmed commitment to the vision of **"One Sun, One World, One Grid" (OSOWOG)**.
- ISA currently comprises **130 signatory and member countries**.
- Financial Commitments & Africa Solar Facility:
- Highlighted the **$200 million Africa Solar Facility** to unlock decentralized renewable energy investments across Africa.
- India committed **$25 million (~₹225 crore)** to expand affordable solar access for underserved communities.
- A **$300 million Nigeria Decentralized Renewable Energy Fund** was showcased as a replicable model.
- Empowering Agriculture & Small Island States (SIDS):
- ISA programs are powering schools, healthcare, and cold storage in Fiji, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and Mauritius.
- Emphasized scaling **Agri-Photovoltaics (Agri-PV)** and leveraging India's **PM-KUSUM scheme** model to empower 3 million farmers across member nations.
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Static GK Facts:
- International Solar Alliance (ISA):
- Founded: **November 30, 2015** (Jointly by India & France at COP21 Paris) | Headquarters: **Gurugram, Haryana, India**.
- Director General: **Ashish Khanna**.
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE):
- Union Minister: **Pralhad Joshi** | Secretary: **Santosh Kumar Sarangi**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which country has been re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term?
A: India (Co-President: France)
Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?
A: Gurugram, Haryana (India)
Q: How much financial commitment did India pledge towards providing affordable solar energy to underserved communities under ISA?
A: $25 Million (~₹225 Crore)
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