For the AFCAT 2 2025 exam, it’s essential to be well-versed with Static GK topics like Geographical Indication (GI) Tags, as they frequently appear in the General Awareness section. Here’s a comprehensive overview to aid your preparation:
AFCAT 2 2025 Exam Static GK GI Tags
✅ What Are GI Tags?
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a form of intellectual property right that identifies a product as originating from a specific region, attributing its unique qualities, reputation, or characteristics to that geographical origin. In India, GI tags are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into effect in 2003.
🆕 Recent GI Tag Updates (2024–2025)
Staying updated with the latest GI tag registrations is crucial for competitive exams. Here are some notable additions:
1. Polavaram Cotton Sarees – Andhra Pradesh (Applied in May 2025)
- Type: Handloom Textile
- Features: Crafted using high-count cotton yarns (80s to 100s), these sarees are known for their fine, soft texture, lightweight nature, intricate butta motifs, and jacquard pallus.
- Historical Significance: Originates from the weaving traditions of Machilipatnam, dating back several centuries.
- Status: Application filed by the Polavaram Cotton Handloom Weavers Mutually Aided Co-operative Society Limited on May 19, 2025.
2. Lakadong Turmeric – Meghalaya
- Type: Agricultural Product
- Features: Renowned for its high curcumin content, vibrant color, and strong aroma.
- Region: Cultivated in the Lakadong area of the Jaintia Hills district.
- Status: GI tag registered on March 30, 2024.
3. Andaman Karen Musley Rice – Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Type: Aromatic Rice
- Features: A non-Basmati, short-grained aromatic rice cultivated by the Karen community.
- Region: Grown in Mayabunder and Diglipur tehsils of North and Middle Andaman district.
- Status: GI tag registered on December 3, 2024.
4. Bahadoli Jamun – Maharashtra
- Type: Fruit
- Features: A traditional variety of the jamun fruit (Syzygium cumini) known for its unique taste.
- Region: Cultivated in Bahadoli village of Palghar district.
- Status: GI tag registered on March 31, 2024.
5. Majuli Masks – Assam
- Type: Handicraft
- Features: Traditional masks used in Satriya dance and Vaishnavite culture, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Assam.
- Status: GI tag registered between May 2024 and March 2025.
📌 Key GI Tags to Remember for AFCAT
Familiarity with prominent GI-tagged products can be beneficial
- Darjeeling Tea – West Bengal (First Indian product to receive a GI tag in 2004)
- Mysore Silk – Karnataka
- Basmati Rice – Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
- Kashmir Saffron – Jammu & Kashmir
- Banarasi Silk Sarees – Uttar Pradesh
- Chanderi Fabric – Madhya Pradesh
- Kanchipuram Silk Sarees – Tamil Nadu
- Madhubani Paintings – Bihar
- Bikaneri Bhujia – Rajasthan
- Tirupati Laddu – Andhra Pradesh
Staying updated with the latest GI tag registrations and understanding their significance can give you an edge in the AFCAT exam. If you need more detailed notes or have specific queries, feel free to ask!
