CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Narasingapettai Nagaswaram, the classical wind musical instrument of Tamil Nadu has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag under the category of musical instruments of class 15.

Detailed explanation-2: -Geographical Indication tag has been awarded to the Narasingapettai Nagaswaram under the category of musical instruments of class 15. Narasinghapettai nagaswaram is a classical wind music instrument that is traditionally made in a village near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-3: -TRICHY: The Narasingapettai Nagaswaram has earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag under ‘musical instruments of class 15’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tamil Nadu’s traditional wind instrument, Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram made by traditional village artisans of Kumbakonam has got the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The GI registry has issued the registration certificate based on the application filed on January 31, 2014.