Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi, Banglar muslin get GI tag Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The famous Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree) has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. More on news: Narasapur crochet lace products and Kutch rogan craft are among those given the […]

    GI tag Topic: Economics Context: Marthandam Beekeepers’ Co-operative Society Ltd. In Kanniyakumari district has filed an application seeking geographical indication (GI) tag for Marthandam honey. The honey produced in Marthandam has been certified as AGMARK ‘A’ grade by the Government of India. Concept: GI tag:  It is an insignia on products having a […]

    Gucchi Mushroom Subject: Economy / GI tag Context: GI tag has been sought for India’s costliest mushroom ‘Gucchi mushroom’. Concept: It grows in J&K’s Doda district. On the back of saffron from state receiving GI tag, now the demand is for Gucchi to be given GI tag. Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the […]