CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) is an initiative to introduce a transnational electricity grid that supplies power worldwide. The idea for this initiative was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) 2018.

Detailed explanation-2: -This initiative was jointly launched by the United Kingdom and in partnership with ISA and the World Bank Group.

Detailed explanation-3: -"One Sun One World One Grid” will be the first international network of global interconnected solar power grid which will combine large-scale solar power stations, wind farms and grids with rooftop solar and community grids to ensure a reliable, resilient and affordable supply of clean energy for all.

Detailed explanation-4: -GGI-OSOWOG was conceived in 2018 to develop global interconnected solar energy systems. Under the International Solar Alliance, India announced the launch of the Green Grids Initiative - One Sun, One World, One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) in partnership with the United Kingdom.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans. The establishment of ISA was announced at the 21st session of United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-21) in Paris, France held on November 30, 2015.