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US leaves India-headquartered International Solar Alliance after Trump order: What to know

January 08, 2026 2:03 pm

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is the only India-headquartered organisation among the 60-plus institutions that the United States has now exited.

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Knowledge Nugget: Why Global Biofuels Alliance and CDRI matter for UPSC prep

July 12, 2025 1:04 pm

Namibia has joined the India-backed Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) during PM Modi’s visit to the nation. Know about these initiatives and its significance for UPSC current affairs 2025. In 'Beyond the Nugget', also learn about the India-led initiatives.

MSMEs: Centre may review import barriers that ‘protect’ big players

January 27, 2025 9:56 pm

From metals and textiles to chemicals and energy, The Indian Express studied multiple cases where import restrictions – tariff and non-tariff – have led to market concentration and increased costs for downstream users across sectors.

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Nepal Parliament approves ratification for Framework Agreement related to International Solar Alliance

June 08, 2024 6:10 pm

The House of Representatives (HoR), or the Lower House on Thursday endorsed the proposal tabled by Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet through a majority vote.

India and Italy: Friends in a turbulent world

March 15, 2023 8:30 am

Italy intends to offer full support to the Indian Presidency of the G20. One of the ways it will do so is by contributing on the issues that were at the centre of Italy's G20 Presidency in 2021

In calendar year 2018, the rupee has depreciated by almost 13 per cent, which is seen by the government as too fast-paced a slide.

Here comes the Sun

December 19, 2018 6:40 pm

International Solar Alliance could be a game-changer. It will need to find ways to balance differing needs of its members

You have heard of the International Solar Alliance, but what really happens there?

March 12, 2018 11:36 am

The International Solar Alliance is the first international treaty-based organisation that enables co-operation among sun-rich countries lying fully or partially between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron before their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday. (Express photo/Amit Mehra)

ISA meet: PM Modi calls for solar share increase in energy mix; Macron pledges loans for solar projects

March 11, 2018 5:59 pm

Speaking at the conference, PM Modi called for concessional financing and low risk funding for solar projects to that the share of solar power can be raised in the energy basket and cheaper electricity can be provided while reducing carbon emissions.

International Solar Alliance Summit: PM Modi lays down 10-point action plan for clean energy

March 11, 2018 1:14 pm

Calling for the strengthening of ISA secretariat, PM Narendra Modi said solar energy presents a permanent, affordable and reliable source for meeting energy needs of mankind.

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Government nod for ratifying International Solar Alliance Agreement

December 28, 2016 6:08 pm

ISA was launched jointly by the Prime Minister Modi and the France President on November 30 last year in Paris on the sidelines of the 21st Conference of the Parties (CoP) meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the ministry said.

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International Solar Alliance will collaborate on research and innovation: PM Modi

December 22, 2015 12:26 pm

Paris, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francoise Hollande launched the International Solar Alliance consisting of around 120 solar-rich countries with India in Paris on Monday. The Prime Minister pledged USD 30 million to host the initiative which aims to attract investments in the solar sector, encourage joint ventures and develop innovative financing mechanisms at affordable cost. He added that International Solar Alliance will collaborate on research and innovation. Prime Minister Modi further said that India will host the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative in the premises of the National Institute of Solar Energy.