CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
West Bengal government is planning to get Geographical Indication (GI) tag for four traditional sweets. Which of the following is the one among the four traditional sweets
A
Jalebi
B
lattu
C
Jhangri
D
Moa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The four sweetmeats for which GI tags are being sought are ‘Moa’ of Jainagar, ‘Sarpuria’ of Krishnagar, and ‘Sitabhog’ and ‘Mihidana’ of Burdwan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Joynagar moa It is perhaps not surprising that for the land known for mishti, all its food-related GI tags have been given to sweets. Before the rosogolla, the tag was given to three other sweets, the first of which was the Joynagar moa in 2015.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gobindobhog rice was allotted the GI Tag of West Bengal by the Government of India in August 2017. Gobindobhog rice is designated as a khaas dhan (special grain) and is the chosen offering for Lord Krishna, thus derives its unique name.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Geographical Indication (GI) Tag has been granted by the Government of India (GoI) to 9 new products from different states, including the Attappady Aattukombu Avara, Alibag White Onion, Raktsey Karpo Apricot, Tandur Redgram, and Gamosa of Assam.

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