UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Context: The Goan dessert Dodol is poised to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. While GI tags are valuable for commercial purposes by linking products to their geographic origins and unique qualities, they often overlook the dynamic and migratory nature of food culture. About GI Tag: A Geographical Indication (GI) is a designation used on …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Matti banana variety, native to the Kanniyakumari district was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, and is known for its unique characteristics that thrive only in the specific climate and soil conditions of its native region. The Matti banana flourishes due to the area’s special conditions, …
Facts For Prelims Source: Deccan Herald Context: An aromatic rice named “Mushkbudji” from Kashmir received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag recently. Mushkbudji rice, which was granted the GI tag along with eight other products from Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its short, bold grains and rich aroma. In the past, the consumption of this …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Geographical Indications Registry granted the GI tag to three famous products from Tamil Nadu. In addition to these, seven other products from different regions of India also received GI tags, including Agra leather footwear Rajasthan’s Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting Kashmir’s Mushqbudji rice Bihar’s Marcha Rice Jammu Kashmir’s …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Kari Ishad mango prominently grown in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada has bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government. According to the Geographical Indications Journal of the government, the Kari Ishad is accepted as one of the finest quality …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Recently, Manamadurai pottery was given GI tag About GI tag:
Source: TH Context: The Cumbum grapes recently earned the Geographical Indication tag or GI tag. About the grapes: Cumbum Panneer Thratchai, also known as Cumbum grapes, is a variety of grapes grown in the Cumbum Valley located at the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, India. Features: The grapes are medium to large in size, compact, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB, TOI Context: As many as 33 products were granted GI certification recently by the GI Registry, Chennai, as per news reports.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A scarf – a hybrid creation of an Assamese gamosa and a Bengali gamcha – became the subject of controversy in Assam. Assamese gamosa/gamusa (Body wipes or Towel): It is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on two sides and …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: IP Related issues. Context: An application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Arunachal Pradesh Apatani textile product has been filed by a firm, Zeet Zeero Producer Company Ltd. Apatani weave: The Apatani weave comes from the Apatani tribe living at Ziro, the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district. The …
Topics Covered: IP related issues. GI tags to new products What to study? For Prelims: What is GI tag, GI tag for Basmati. For Mains: Relevance and significance of GI tag. Context: GI tag has been given to Black rice of Manipur, also called the Chak-Hao, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kadalai Mittai of Kovilpatti. Key facts: …
