[Jan] GI Tag

Question 1

what is it?

Answer 1

an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.

Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.

• no other producer can misuse the name to market similar products

Question 2

How long the registration of Geographical Indication is valid?

Answer 2

10 yrs;can be renewed

Question 3

Law basis?

Answer 3

Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999;

First GI tag-> Darjeeling tea

Question 4

Who is currently in news toget GI Tag?

Answer 4

• one of the costliest mushrooms in the world that grows in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.
• called Gucchi, or Morel, the mushroom, priced at over ₹20,000 a kg
• medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties.
• found in the temperate forests

Question 5

Update

Answer 5

• Namma Kolhapuri chappal gets GI boost.

- Tag received by maharashtra & karnataka jointly.