CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Abstract. Kerala’s Nilambur teak, known internationally for its superior timber quality and elegant appearance, has been accorded with the Geographical Indications (GI) tag by the GI Registry of the Government of India. Nilambur Teak is the first forest wood product accorded with GI status in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The GI registration will give growers and users of Nilambur teak the legal right to exclusive use. This is expected to encourage more people to take up teak planting and improve the prosperity of the region through export of teak timber.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nilambur teak is the first forest species to receive Geographical Indication (GI) status. Geographical indication is a tag which helps to identify the place of origin, quality, reputation or other characteristics of products that are unique to the place.

Detailed explanation-4: -A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.