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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Basmati Rice GI Tagging
The Madras High Court had dismissed the Madhya Pradesh government’s plea for GI tagging of Basmati rice grown in the state. Basmati Rice The Basmati variety is noted for its slender, elongated and aromatic grains. The distinctive flavour and aroma ..
Banjara People
On occasion of International Women’s Day, Vijaya Pawar was given control of one of the social media accounts of the PM. She was given this honour for her work in promoting Banjara handicrafts. Banjara Tribe The Banjaras are a nomadic ..
Kala Kumbh: Exhibition to promote GI crafts and Heritage of India held in New Delhi
On February 18, 2020, the Ministry of Textiles organized “Kala Kumbh”. It is an exhibition to promote GI (Geographical Indication) crafts and heritage of India. These exhibitions are sponsored by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts. Highlights The exhibition has ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Sale of Darjeeling Tea affected by illegal influx of Nepal Tea
The prices of Darjeeling Tea that recently received GI tag has fell by 20% to 25% due to unchecked flow of Nepal Tea into the country. Highlights Nepal Tea also known as Himalayan Tea is very similar to that of ..