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11 Foreign Policy and

Global Identity

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the
nation’s global stature has risen, and India is emerging as a
powerful voice for developing nations...
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International
Solar Alliance

n The International Solar Alliance has
68 emerged as a global platform with 125
members and signatory countries.
Successful G-20 n India and France jointly launched this
Chair in 2023 alliance during the COP21 climate
conference held in Paris in 2015.
n India strengthened its diplomatic standing on the
international stage by becoming the voice of the n The ISA aims to mobilize investments of
‘Global South’. over USD 1,000 billion in solar energy by
the year 2030.
n 100% consensus among G-20 leaders on the New
Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (NDLD).

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International Day of Yoga
n 175 countries supported the UN resolution to
observe June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.
n PM Modi led the national event for the International
Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West
Bengal.

n Yoga events were organized at over 2,500 locations
across the world on this occasion.

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