Bolivia Joins International Solar Alliance

During the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia, Bolivia has signed the framework agreement to join the International Solar Alliance. International Solar Alliance International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to provide a common platform to address the specific solar technology deployment needs of the solar resource-rich countries located between the Tropic of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Topics: Bolivia • IEA • International Energy Agency • International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) • International Solar Alliance • IRENA • Isa • REEEP • REN21 • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership • Solar Energy

India-Bolivia Sign 9 MoUs

During the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia the following 9 MoUs were signed: Agreement on Exemption of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders to facilitate entry into either country of Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders without a visa for a maximum of 90 days in any period of 180 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Topics: Bolivia • Cultural Exchange • Geology • Homeopathy • India-Bolivia • International Solar Alliance • Isa • ISRO • Mineral Resources • ndian Space Research Organisation • Solar Energy • Traditional Systems of Medicine

Indians in the list of World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy for 2019

Apolitical, a peer to peer learning platform for governments has released the list of World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy for 2019. The list celebrates politicians, civil servants, academics and activists who have contributed immensely towards raising awareness and bringing change for the cause of environment and climate. Indians’ in the list Union ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Apolitical • Dr Harsh Vardhan • International Solar Alliance • Jyoti Kirit Parikh • Mukta Tilak • Piyush Goyal • Pune • Sunita Narain • Sunrise Movement • Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change • Union Minister for Railways • Upendra Tripathi • Vandana Shiva • Varshini Prakash • World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy for 2019

Argentina sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance

During the visit of Argentine President Mauricio Macri, Argentina has signed an agreement the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance. The agreement was signed by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in the presence of ISA’s Director-General Upendra Tripathy. The agreement of the International Solar Alliance was open opened for signature during the COP22 at Marrakech on November 15, 2016. The signatories of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Topics: Argentina • Australia • COP22 • France • India • International Solar Alliance • Isa • Japan • Marrakech • Tropic of Cancer • Tropic of Capricorn • UAE • UK

Environment Ministry Releases 'India – Spearheading Climate Solutions'

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a publication titled  “India – Spearheading Climate Solutions” on 12 February, 2019. This document mentions India’s key actions taken towards combating and adapting to climate change. India’s Key Actions Towards Combating and Adapting Climate Change India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) that has ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: AMRUT • Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation • Bharat Stage • FAME Scheme • International Solar Alliance • Ministry of Environment • National Action Plan on Climate Change • National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change • National Electric Mobility Mission Plan • Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana • State Action Plan on Climate Change • Swachh Bharat Mission • UJALA Scheme