PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi

Why in the News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the **Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 (Bharat RE 2026)** on **November 2, 2026**, at **Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi**. The four-day flagship event runs from **November 2 to 5, 2026**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Summit Theme & Global Participation:

- Theme: **‘Invest. Innovate. Inspire.’**

- Attracting participants from over **130 countries**, including more than 40 Ministers, policymakers, and clean energy investors.

- **9 Country Partners:** Australia, Denmark, European Union (EU), France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom (UK).

- **13 Indian States & UTs** are showcasing clean energy investment potential and manufacturing setups.

- Co-located Flagship Platforms:

1. **9th Session** of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly.

2. **4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH)**.

- Legacy & Exhibition:

- Built on the foundation of India's flagship RE-INVEST summit, the expo features over **400 exhibitors** demonstrating advanced technologies in solar, wind, green hydrogen, and energy storage.

Static GK Facts:

- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE):

- Union Cabinet Minister: **Pralhad Joshi** | Minister of State (MoS): **Shripad Yesso Naik**.

- India's Clean Energy Targets: **500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030** and **Net Zero by 2070**.

- International Solar Alliance (ISA):

- Formed: **November 30, 2015** (Jointly launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris).

- Headquarters: **Gurugram, Haryana, India**.

- Director General: **Ashish Khanna** (assumed office in March 2025; elected during the 7th ISA Assembly session, succeeding Dr. Ajay Mathur).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who is the current Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) who assumed office in March 2025?

A: Ashish Khanna

Q: What is the official theme of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026?

A: ‘Invest. Innovate. Inspire.’

Q: Which session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly is co-hosted alongside Bharat RE 2026?

A: 9th Session

Q: In which Indian city is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?

A: Gurugram, Haryana

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