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: -The nagaswaram, the classical wind musical instrument made by the artisans of Narasinganpettai, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Narasinganpettai, a small village located 15km away from Kumbakonam, Tanjore district, has traditional nagaswaram makers.

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

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Context: Nagaswaram made in Narasinghapettai in Thanjavur district has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Nagaswaram is made of ‘acha maram’, a tree known for its sturdy features. The front portion - ‘anusu’ or enhancer - is made of ‘vaagai’ wood.