Rajasthan Becomes Pioneer Indian State to Sign Sustainable Clean Energy Framework with International Solar Alliance
This landmark agreement makes Rajasthan the first state in India to establish a direct cooperative clean energy roadmap with the ISA.
The partnership aims to build a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate solar energy deployment and sustainable development projects across the state.
Exam Perspective: This deal highlights how sub-national governments are playing an active role in global climate commitments and India’s target of reaching 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Key Facts / Static GK
ISA Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana
ISA Director General: Ashish Khanna
ISA is the first treaty-based intergovernmental organization headquartered in India
Practice Quiz — 14 July 2026
Q1. With reference to the recent surge in India's retail inflation, consider the following statements: 1. The retail inflation in June climbed to 4.4%, breaching the RBI's target of 4% for the first time since January 2025. 2. Retail inflation in India is measured primarily using the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2. Which Indian state has become the first to sign the 'Framework for Action - Advanced Clean Energy, Driven Sustainable Development' with the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
Q3. What is the maximum shareholding/stake held by the Government of India in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?
Q4. Which state government is set to develop India's first state-owned Earth Observation Satellite System, named 'AssamSAT'?
Q5. Where is the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) establishing India's first-ever dedicated Research Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health?
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