The US joined the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) as the 101st member country on 10 November 2021. US President’s Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry signed a framework agreement of the ISA. The number of member countries of the International Solar Alliance is now 101. The US President’s Special Envoy John Kerry formally signed the Framework Agreement at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. Kerry said that we are happy to join the International Solar Alliance, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi led in its founding. Armed forces need to be ready to act at ‘short notice’ in case of