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Q57. 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?

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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • International Relations and Current Affairs

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and France on 30 November 2015 at COP21 (UNFCCC Paris Summit).

Statement 2 is incorrect: Membership of the ISA was initially open to solar resource-rich countries lying fully or partially between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Though later opened to all UN members, it does not include all UN member countries as members.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q57)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q57

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 57 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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