Consider the following statements : 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and France at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris in 2015. Statement 2 is incorrect because, at its inception, membership was restricted to "sunshine countries" located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and even after later amendments, membership remains voluntary rather than an automatic inclusion of all UN members. The core concept tested is the origin, mandate, and membership criteria of major international environmental organizations led by India.
Renewable Energy InitiativesInternational Solar Alliance (ISA)International Solar AllianceUN Climate Change Conference 2015Paris AgreementUnited Nations