CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Tawlhlohpuan, a woven fabric from Mizoram, was also accorded the Geographical Indication status. Mizo Puanchei is a colourful Mizo shawl considered essential by most women, and was also accorded the Geographical indication status for the State of Mizoram.

Detailed explanation-2: -06/7Kaji Nemu. Kaji Nemu of Assam got the GI tag in 2022. It is full of nutrients, which include increasing vitamin C levels, decreasing blood cholesterol, boosting liver function, and boosting metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The famous Tandur red gram of Telangana has got geographical indication (GI) tag. The GI application had been filed by the Yalal Farmers Producers Company Limited on September 24. The GI registration process was facilitated by Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pochampally Ikat was the first product from the state to receive the GI tag in 2005.