Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

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.

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.