India, Norway Seal Green Partnership, Maritime Deals in PM Narendra Modi's Oslo Visit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Norway to sign a Green Strategic Partnership and over 30 agreements, including cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and maritime technology.
Background
The visit resulted in a Green Strategic Partnership and over 30 signed agreements between India and Norway. Key areas of cooperation include clean energy, maritime technology, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) expertise sharing.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 30 agreements were signed during PM Modi's visit to Norway.
- S&TNorway agreed to share expertise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) with India.
- Intl. orgThe Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA bloc (including Norway) was implemented.
- FactThe partnership includes collaborations on shipbuilding and green technologies.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how strategic partnerships in green technology and maritime cooperation can enhance India's position in a rules-based international order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy security: Leveraging Norwegian CCS expertise to meet India's net-zero targets
- Trade expansion: Utilizing the EFTA agreement to diversify export markets
- Maritime synergy: Integrating green shipbuilding technologies to enhance blue economy goals
Keywords: Green Strategic Partnership · Carbon Capture and Storage · Rules-based international order · Blue Economy · EFTA
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