CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The District Tourism Promotion Council, Kozhikode has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru (boat). It is a wooden dhow (ship / sailing boat / sailing vessel) handcrafted by skilled artisans and carpenters in Beypore, Kerala.

Detailed explanation-2: -Top 5 states in India which holds maximum number of GI tags includes Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala. Tamil Nadu and Karntaka holds maximum number of GI tags followed by Kerala with 35 GI tag, Uttar Pradesh with 34 GI tag and Maharashtra with 31 GI tag.

Detailed explanation-3: -With efforts of the J&K administration, GI tagging of Kashmir’s Saffron, hand knotted carpets, papiermache and several other products resulted in huge success for local producers, as they got global buyers for their produce and products. RaktseyKarpo Apricot of Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI).

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.