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Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
First shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat, giving a boost to wheat exports. About Bhalia Variety of Wheat GI certified wheat has high protein content and has sweet taste. It is grown mostly across Bhal region of Gujarat. It is also grown ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: benefits of GI Tag • export of wheat • Geographical Indications • GI certified Bhalia wheat • GI tag • Gujarat
GoI permits up to 74% FDI under automatic route in Defence Sector
On September 17, 2020, the Government of India permitted Foreign Direct Investment of 74 percentage under automatic route in defence sector. This is being done to attract more overseas investors in the defence industry. Highlights Till date, the Government of India has permitted 100% foreign investments in the defence sector. Of this 49% were allowed under ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Defence exports • Defence industry of India • DPIIT • Foreign direct investment • Geographical Indications • Industrial corridor • North East India • Reforms • self reliant india
Kashmir Saffron receives GI Tag
The Saffron cultivated in the Kashmir valley has received Geographical Indication Tag. It is to be noted that three other products such as Gorakhpur Teracotta, Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Black rice of Manipur also received GI tag recently. About Kashmir Saffron The Saffron cultivated in Kashmir is long, thick and has natural deep red colour. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • Geographical Indication tag • Geographical Indications • GI tag • GI Tagline • Saffron
GI Tag to Manipur Black Rice, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai
On April 30, 2020, Black rice of Manipur, also called the Chak-Hao, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kadalai Mittai of Kovilpatti bagged Geographical Indication tag. Highlights The application to receive Geographical Status for Chak Hao was initiated by North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). Black rice This rice variety has a deep black colour and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • Geographical Indication tag • Geographical Indications • GI tag • GI Tagline • North East Development
State-Level Orange Festival begins in Manipur
The Chief Minister of Manipur, N.Biren Singh inaugurated a three-day State-level Orange Festival in Manipur on Monday, 16th December 2019. The festival is conducted at the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Tamenglong district is the largest producer of the fruit orange in Manipur. The state-level festival is organized annually by the state government of Manipur under ..
Category: States Current Affairs
Topics: Chief Minister • Geographical Indications • Government of India • Manipur • Ministry of Commerce and Industries • N. Biren Singh
GI Tag accorded to three new products
Geographical Indications Registry under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has accorded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Tirur betel leaf from Kerala, Tawlhlohpuan fabric and Mizo Puanchei shawl/textile from Mizoram. GI product is recognised as originating from specific geographical origin possessing qualities or reputation related to its origin. This tag is exclusive ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade • DPIIT • Economy • Geographical Indications • Geographical Indications Registry • GI tag • Kerala • Mizo Puanchei shawl • Mizoram • Tawlhlohpuan fabric • Tirur betel leaf