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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Edayur and Kuttiattoor, which were in news recently, belongs to which state? Notes: Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango of the state of Kerala have received Geographical Indication tag (GI Tag) recently.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kuttiattoor mango (Kuttiattoor manga in Malayalam) is a popular and tasty traditional mango cultivar of Kuttiattoor and the nearby Grama Panchayaths of Kannur district, N. Kerala, India. This mango has maximum spread in Kuttiattoor panchayath.

Detailed explanation-3: -Edayur chilli, widely produced in Malappuram district, Kerala; famous for its low pungency, bags the GI tag. It is the most wanted chilli for preparing ‘Fried Chilli’ and ‘Mulaku Kondattam’ (Sun -dried- curd chillies).

Detailed explanation-4: -Another variety of chilli grown in the north-eastern state of Manipur is Hathei chilli. It is grown in the Sirarakhong village of Ukhrul district and is known for its unique flavour and colour. It received the GI tag in the year 2021.

Detailed explanation-5: -GI tag has been received for Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango through concerted efforts of IPR Cell of Kerala Agricultural University, State Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare and farmers of Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango.