CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Red Cherry Pepper (Capsicum annum var cerasiforme), locally known as Dalle Khorsani in Sikkim; is well known for its unique flavor and high pungency. The Scoville score for this chilli is rated in the range of 100, 000 to 350, 000 SHU (Scovelle Heat Units).

Detailed explanation-2: -New Delhi: Dalle Khursani, the famous red hot cherry pepper of Sikkim, is set to get a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Detailed explanation-3: -Edayur Chilli: This chilli from South Indian state of Kerala received a GI tag in 2021. What makes Edayur chilli unique is the low pungency in its flavour. This uniqueness can be attributed to the environmental and soil condition of the particular area where this chilli is grown.

Detailed explanation-4: -Darjeeling and Kalimpong have got “hotter” as their famed “Dalle Khursani” or red cherry pepper chilli has earned a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Union department of industry promotion and internal trade.

Detailed explanation-5: -“Dalle khursani” or the red cherry pepper chilli, which is grown in Sikkim and considered as one among hottest varieties in the world, has earned a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Union department of industry promotion and internal trade.