Union Minister Amit Shah meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan to strengthen cooperation in natural farming, cooperatives, and solar energy.
Distilled Policy Brief
- Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing these partnerships for sustainable development, human development, and the broader welfare of humanity.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Key sectors of cooperation between India and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), specifically focusing on natural farming, cooperatives, and solar energy.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
The role of international non-governmental development networks in supplementing India's developmental goals in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and rural cooperatives.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the developmental cooperation between India and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), consider the following sectors: 1. Cooperatives 2. Natural farming, including millets 3. Solar energy 4. Irrigation 5. Social development How many of the above sectors were specifically highlighted for strengthening bilateral cooperation during the high-level meeting in September 2026?
- [A] Only two
- [B] Only three
- [C] Only four
- [D] All five
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
During the meeting between the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, both sides discussed strengthening cooperation in five specific areas: social development, irrigation, cooperatives, natural farming (including millets), and solar energy. Therefore, all five sectors are correct.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.