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Detailed explanation-1: -Shri R.K Singh , Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy today unvieled the curtain raiser to the Fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance along with side events to be held in New Delhi from 17th - 20th October, 2022. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the 5th Assembly of ISA The Assembly is the apex decision-making body of ISA, in which each Member Country is represented. This body makes decisions concerning the implementation of the ISA’s Framework Agreement and coordinated actions to be taken to achieve its objective.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance was inaugurated today by Shri Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, India in his capacity as the President, International Solar Alliance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Germany. Germany has become the 5th country to sign the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement after amendments to it entered into force on 8th January 2021.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will be held in New Delhi from 17th to 20th October, 2022, which will delineate three global reports on Investments, Technology & Markets in the solar sector.