International Events – Sep-2023
Britain, France, Germany to retain ballistic missile and nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany said that they would retain ballistic missile and nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran that were set to expire in October under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. In a joint statement, the three European allies known as E3 that had helped negotiate the nuclear deal, said they would retain their sanctions in a “direct response to Iran’s consistent and severe non-compliance” with the accord, also known by its official name as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA. The sanctions ban Iran from developing ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons and bar anyone from buying, selling or transferring drones and missiles to and from Iran. They also include an asset freeze for several Iranian individuals and entities involved in the nuclear and ballistic missile program. Iran has violated the sanctions by developing and testing ballistic missiles and sending drones to Russia for its war on Ukraine.
US affirms to host 2026 G20 Summit
The US has reaffirmed that it will host the 2026 G20 Summit. The US said it is committed to the G20 and to building on the progress made in India’s G20 Presidency, starting with Brazil’s Presidency in 2024 and South Africa’s Presidency in 2025. The US “will host the G20 in 2026 to show its steadfast commitment to the G20 initiatives for a global geopolitical and economic order based on equity and justice”.
India becomes 13th country that can issue internationally accepted OIML Certificates
India has become the 13th country in the world that can issue Internationally Accepted OIML (International Organisation of Legal Metrology) Certificates. Domestic manufacturers can now get their weighing and measuring instruments tested in the country and sell in the International market. It is a single certificate accepted worldwide and reduces redundancy, and saves resources. He added that this system ensures uniformity and trust in measurement worldwide and saves resources by avoiding repeated certifications. Now Indian manufacturers or their agents can obtain OIML Certificates for their measuring instruments from the Indian OIML Issuing Authority which is Legal Metrology Division, Department of Consumer Affairs.
US State Georgia officially declares October as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’
In an official proclamation, Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp has declared October as ‘Hindu Heritage’ month. This declaration highlights the intention to celebrate Hindu heritage by emphasizing its rich culture and the diverse spiritual traditions that originate from India. Hindu Heritage Month (HHM) serves as a worldwide endeavor with the objective of spotlighting Hinduism as a longstanding tradition. The proclamation further read that Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world with one billion devotees worldwide and around three million in the United States.
Georgia:
- Capital: Tbilisi
- President: Salome Zourabichvili
- Prime Minister: Irakli Garibashvili
- Currency: Georgian lari
India hand over B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024
India has handed over the B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024. According to B20 India Chair N Chandrasekaran, India’s B20 Presidency under the its G20 Presidency worked under the theme of Vasaudeva Katumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future). During this period India worked on nine important themes which included empowerment of women and youth, transition towards an Artificial Intelligence world, building a global resilient supply chain and financing for the global economic recovery. The presidency of India’s B20 has been recognized for its effective process, engagement, and consensus-building in generating 54 policy recommendations over the last nine months.
Brazil:
- Capital: Brasília
- President: Lula da Silva
