GI tag - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following was awarded with GI tag?

1. Dharwad Pedha
2. Tirupathi Laddu
3. Hyderabadi Haleem
4. Bengal Rasagolla

a. 1 and 2
b. 1,2,4
c. 2,3
d. 1,2,3
e. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2,3

Explanation:
- West Bengal government has set off the official process of staking its claim, by filing application for the Geographical Indication (GI) for rasagolla.
- Both Odisha and West Bengal are claiming ownership of rasagolla.
2)   Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?

1. Joha is an aromatic rice that is cultivated exclusively in Brahmaputra Vally of Assam.
2. It has got the GI tag.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
The Assam Agricultural University is fighting for a geographical indications (GI) tag for a local variety of rice joha. The GI office is under the Union ministry of commerce. Assam already has four products with the GI tag - Karbi Anglong ginger, Tezpur litchi, Muga silk and Assam orthodox tea.

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