Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

NHAI's 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative is strategically designed to prevent the prevalent practice of using a single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a specific vehicle. The aim is to ensure individual accountability and efficient toll collection at Toll Plazas.

The maiden National Highway Steel Slag Road was inaugurated on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa. Developed by CSIR-CRRI, this innovation utilizes steel industry waste to contribute to the construction of eco-friendly and robust national highways, aligning with NHAI's efforts to enhance infrastructure sustainability.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated 'Indus Food 2024' at India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, highlighting the vibrant food industry of India and its global potential.

AFMS and AIIMS Delhi signed an MOU for collaboration in research, academic activities, and addressing scientific issues, aiming to explore joint research projects and educational activities.

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.