India Re-elected as ISA President for Third Consecutive Term
India has been re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term, with France securing its position as Co-President. The announcement came during the 9th ISA Assembly hosted in New Delhi, which brought together global member countries to advance renewable energy goals.
What happened
India has secured its third consecutive term as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), following an announcement made on November 3, 2026. The development took place during the 9th Session of the ISA Assembly, which was held from November 2 to November 5, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
During the same assembly, France was re-elected as the ISA Co-President for a two-year term, securing victory over Burkina Faso. The 9th ISA Assembly was co-chaired by India’s Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and France’s Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition Mathieu Lefèvre. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inauguration of the assembly on November 2, 2026.
The 9th ISA Assembly was held alongside the Bharat Renewable Energy (BRE) Summit & Expo 2026 and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2026. Discussions at the assembly centered around scaling up solar investments, expanding decentralized energy access through initiatives like the US$200 million Africa Solar Facility and the US$300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund, and deploying agricultural solarization models like India's PM-KUSUM across developing member nations.
Important dates
| 9th ISA Assembly Dates | 2 November 2026 - 5 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| India Re-elected as ISA President | 3 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- ISA Established: 2015
- ISA Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana, India
- ISA Conceived: Jointly by India and France at COP21 in Paris on November 30, 2015
- Framework Agreement Entry into Force: December 2017
What candidates should do
- Note down the host city, venue, and leadership roles for the current ISA assembly.
- Revise the overarching targets of the ISA, including the US$1 trillion investment goal by 2030 and the total member count.
- Memorize the static details regarding the establishment, headquarters, and founding nations of the International Solar Alliance.
PrepZen analysis
India's re-election as ISA President for a third consecutive term underscores its leadership in global climate action and renewable energy transition. The alliance, which operates under the vision of 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' (OSOWOG), plays a critical role in mobilizing financial resources and technology for developing nations. For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this topic typically focus on election outcomes, headquarters, founding partners, and high-level funding targets such as the 2030 investment goals.
Practice questions
Q1. Which country was re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term in November 2026?
Q2. Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?
Q3. What is the primary financial investment target set by the ISA to be achieved by 2030?
The 9th ISA Assembly was held in New Delhi.
France was re-elected as ISA Co-President.
ISA aims to mobilize US$1 trillion in solar investment by 2030.
🎯 Key Point: India re-elected President of International Solar Alliance for 3rd term.
FAQs
Where was the 9th ISA Assembly held?
The 9th Session of the ISA Assembly was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
Which country was elected as the ISA Co-President alongside India?
France was re-elected as the ISA Co-President for a two-year term.
When was the International Solar Alliance established?
The ISA was conceived and launched by India and France on November 30, 2015, at the COP21 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris.
How many members and signatories does the ISA currently have?
The ISA comprises 130 member and signatory countries.
Sources and references
- tribuneindia.com (www.tribuneindia.com)
- diplomatie.gouv.fr (in.diplomatie.gouv.fr)
- adda247.com (currentaffairs.adda247.com)
- diplomatie.gouv.fr (in.diplomatie.gouv.fr)
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Practice Quiz — 6 November 2026
Q1. Which country was re-elected as the Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during its 9th Assembly?
Q2. The Bahamas recently joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member. What is the capital of the Bahamas?
Q3. India has announced a US$500 million Line of Credit (LoC) to Guyana. This LoC will support projects in which of the following sectors?
Q4. Fairfax India Holdings Corporation increased its stake in IIFL Capital Services Ltd. by acquiring an additional 11.22%. What was the total investment made for this acquisition?
Q5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the Martyrs' Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in which city?
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