Intl Solar Alliance Flashcards
1
Q
What is it ?
A
It is an alliance initiated jointly by India and France for countries which lie completely or partly in tropics
2
Q
Which conference does it involve ?
A
Marrakesh Climate change conference COP-22
3
Q
What type of an organization is it ?
A
It is a treaty based Intergovernmental organization
4
Q
Aim ?
A
1) Optimum utilization of solar energy
2) Reduce dependence on fossil fuels
5
Q
What about countries that do not fall in tropical regions ?
A
They can join and enjoy all benifits like other members except voting rights
6
Q
Which is the recent country to join ?
A
Myanmar (68th country)
