National 02 November 2026
PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi
Why in the News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the **Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 (Bharat RE 2026)** on **November 2, 2026**, at **Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi**. The four-day flagship event runs from **November 2 to 5, 2026**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Summit Theme & Global Participation:
- Theme: **‘Invest. Innovate. Inspire.’**
- Attracting participants from over **130 countries**, including more than 40 Ministers, policymakers, and clean energy investors.
- **9 Country Partners:** Australia, Denmark, European Union (EU), France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom (UK).
- **13 Indian States & UTs** are showcasing clean energy investment potential and manufacturing setups.
- Co-located Flagship Platforms:
1. **9th Session** of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly.
2. **4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH)**.
- Legacy & Exhibition:
- Built on the foundation of India's flagship RE-INVEST summit, the expo features over **400 exhibitors** demonstrating advanced technologies in solar, wind, green hydrogen, and energy storage.
Static GK Facts:
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE):
- Union Cabinet Minister: **Pralhad Joshi** | Minister of State (MoS): **Shripad Yesso Naik**.
- India's Clean Energy Targets: **500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030** and **Net Zero by 2070**.
- International Solar Alliance (ISA):
- Formed: **November 30, 2015** (Jointly launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris).
- Headquarters: **Gurugram, Haryana, India**.
- Director General: **Ashish Khanna** (assumed office in March 2025; elected during the 7th ISA Assembly session, succeeding Dr. Ajay Mathur).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who is the current Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) who assumed office in March 2025?
A: Ashish Khanna
Q: What is the official theme of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026?
A: ‘Invest. Innovate. Inspire.’
Q: Which session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly is co-hosted alongside Bharat RE 2026?
A: 9th Session
Q: In which Indian city is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?
A: Gurugram, Haryana
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