Global Current Events : September 2015

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Women-20 (W20) launched

Group of Twenty (G-20), a forum of world’s 20 largest economies, including India launched W20, an engagement grouping of women leaders in order to push for gender inclusive global economic growth.

UNGA adopts text-based negotiations on UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted text-based negotiations on UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms. It will set the stage for talks on the UNSC reforms issue at its 70th session. The draft text-based negotiations include questions on equitable representation and increase in the membership of UNSC.

Nepal adopts first democratic constitution

Nepal has adopted new Constitution marking the country’s transition to a secular and democratic republic. The new Constitution was unveiled by Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav at a special ceremony held in Parliament at Kathmandu.

G-4 countries Joint statement for UNSC Reforms

G-4 countries viz Brazil, Germany, India and Japan have issued a Joint Statement on United Nations Security Council Reforms (UNSC). It was issued after G-4 meeting held in New York,US which was called by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was attended by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.

UN adopts Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations has unanimously adopted an ambitious agreement on the outcome document New Sustainable Development Agenda for the next 15 years i.e. till 2030. The document in this regard was adopted in 70th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Elections in Greece

Alexis Tsipras of left wing Syriza party has sworn in as the Prime Minister of Greece. It is second time, Alexis Tsipras has sworn in as the PM of Greece.He was administered oath to the office by the President ProkopisPavlopoulos.

Queen Elizabeth II as longest reigning female Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II has become the longest-reigning Monarch of Britain and the longest-reigning female monarch in history. She surpassed the previous record held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.

Malcolm Turnbull New Prime Minister of Australia

Malcolm Turnbull has sworn-in as Australia’s new Prime Minister. He became the 29th Prime Minister of the country after defeating Tony Abbott in internal party leadership ballot of the ruling centre-right Liberal Party.

Elections in Greece

Temple of Bel Destroyed by ISIS

Islamic State (IS) militant group has destroyed part of historical Temple of Bel in the ancient site of Palmyra in Syria. The ancient temple was dedicated to the Palmyrene gods and was one of the best preserved parts of the historical sites of Palmyra.