Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

South Korea's parliament overwhelmingly approved a bill banning the consumption and sale of dog meat, with penalties of up to three years imprisonment for breeding and slaughtering dogs for human consumption and a maximum of two years for selling dog meat. This legislative milestone reflects changing attitudes toward animal welfare and a rise in pet ownership.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marked its 77th Foundation Day on 6th January 2024. BIS, established under the BIS Act 2016, serves as the National Standard Body of India, headquartered in New Delhi, overseeing activities related to standardization, marking (including ISI mark), and quality certification of goods.

Suchetha Satish set a world record by singing in an unprecedented 140 languages during a single concert, held at the Indian Consulate Auditorium in Dubai, UAE, as part of the "Concert for Climate" to raise awareness about climate change.

Reliance Industries has become the first company in India to receive ISCC-Plus certification for its Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat. The certification ensures transparency and traceability of sustainable feedstocks, tracking bio-based, circular, or renewable content throughout the value chain.

The collaboration between Murty Trust and CUPA resulted in the launch of 'Maitri,' a cutting-edge community cat sterilization centre in Bangalore, aimed at advancing animal welfare.