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Knowledge Nugget: 200-year old Jodhpuri Mojari gets GI tag — why it matters for your UPSC exam

July 11, 2026 7:16 pm

The 200-year-old Jodhpuri Mojari has earned a GI tag, boosting the identity of Rajasthan's renowned leather craft. What does this recognition mean for artisans? How does the GI registration process work? What are the latest GI-tagged products?

From Darjeeling Tea to Baluchari Saree, West Bengal ranks 3rd in GI tags

June 30, 2026 6:13 pm

With 13 out of 64 food items that received GI tags, West Bengal has emerged as the national leader in GI registrations for food products.

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What’s in a name? From rasgulla to champagne, why authenticity matters

February 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Heritage and local know-how are what qualify a food item to be called by a certain name. You can’t take Nolen Gur from Bengal and claim that it is Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai.

The milky-white marble, famed for its use in temples and monuments, now gains global branding.

‘New identity of Gujarat on world map’: Union government grants GI tag to Ambaji Marble

November 13, 2025 7:33 pm

Ambaji Marble is known for its milky white colour, durability and natural beauty. It has been used in the construction of Ambaji temple and many other religious places, memorials and grand buildings.

From mojari to paduka: 5 traditional men’s footwear that offer a glimpse into Indian culture and heritage

September 21, 2025 10:23 am

From the vibrant, royal flair of Rajasthani Mojaris to the humble spirituality of Padukas, these styles are living pieces of India’s rich heritage.

It was pointed out that leather sandals worn by a model during the show bore striking resemblance to the traditional Kolhapuri chappal — an iconic handcrafted footwear style originating from Maharashtra and Karnataka, and protected under India’s GI Act.

Only LIDCOM, LIDKAR hold legal ownership of Kolhapuri chappal GI tag, say state corporations

August 01, 2025 10:32 pm

The clarification comes in the wake of social media uproar and legal challenges following Prada’s Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collection, showcased in June this year.

Kumbakonam vetrilai or betel leaf gets GI tag: Why cultivators, sellers need incentives and awareness to benefit

June 04, 2025 4:54 pm

The heart-shaped leaf, key to making paan, is an important cultural and agricultural symbol, but its GI status remains unknown to many who grow and sell it.

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | March 31 to April 6, 2025

April 09, 2025 4:33 pm

Did you miss out on important current affairs tidbits from last week for your Prelims and Mains preparation? Here's a checklist of the must-know facts: learn about the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum, BIMSTEC Summit, Pamban Bridge, Deep sea mining, and more. You can also test your knowledge by solving MCQs.

Gujarat: BJP MP pushes for GI tag for Valsadi Hafus mangoes, writes to Piyush Goyal

March 29, 2025 1:09 am

This comes after farmers from South Gujarat, encompassing seven districts, applied for the GI tag

What is Dodol, the Goan sweet vying for a GI tag?

June 24, 2024 11:52 am

The pudding-like dish is made with local ingredients and has several stories of its possible origin. Over time, it has become an important part of Goa’s culinary history.