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2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Where was the country’s first Geographical Indication (GI) store launched?

A	Chennai
B	Goa
C	Delhi
D	Mumbai

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurates India’s 1st Geographical Indication (GI) Store at Goa International Airport in Dabolim, says GI store to be a boon for the global tourists.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, UPSC IAS exam aspirants should know what is a GI Tag and what is its significance. GI tag is the abbreviation of Geographical Indications tags in India. It came into force with effect from 15th September 2003. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI tag.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intellectual Property Office Building, G.S.T Road, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nilambur Teak. Nilambur Teak is the first forest produce to receive GI tag in the entire country. Nilambur teak is the teak wood obtained from the forest areas, plantation and homesteads in Nilambur Taluk and Edavanna panchayat in Ernad Taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala.

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