US Quits 66 Global Bodies, Including India-Led Solar Alliance, Citing 'America First'

• US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN and 31 UN-affiliated bodies.
• The White House stated these organizations worked against US national interests, sovereignty, and economic priorities, aligning with the 'America First' policy.
• The US will also exit the India and France-led International Solar Alliance (ISA), established in 2015 at Paris COP21.
• ISA, headquartered in Gurugram, aims to promote affordable solar energy and combat climate change in sun-rich countries.
• The decision redirects US funding to domestic priorities like infrastructure, national security, and economic strength.

Why It Matters: Trump administration exits 66 global bodies, including ISA, prioritizing 'America First' and domestic investment.