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Assam's GI-Tagged Tezpur Litchi Makes Its Debut Export Consignment to Dubai
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully facilitated the first-ever international export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai.
The shipment marks a significant milestone in bringing global recognition and high-value export opportunities to agricultural producers in India's Northeast.
Aspirants should understand the importance of Geographical Indication (GI) tags in protecting traditional goods and amplifying their market value globally.
The shipment marks a significant milestone in bringing global recognition and high-value export opportunities to agricultural producers in India's Northeast.
Aspirants should understand the importance of Geographical Indication (GI) tags in protecting traditional goods and amplifying their market value globally.
Key Facts / Static GK
APEDA Status: Statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
APEDA Established: 13 February 1986
APEDA Headquarters: New Delhi
APEDA Chairman: Abhishek Dev
APEDA Established: 13 February 1986
APEDA Headquarters: New Delhi
APEDA Chairman: Abhishek Dev
Practice Quiz — 10 June 2026
Q1. Who has assumed charge as the Director of the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM) in Hyderabad?
Answer: (B) Raman Meenakshi Sundaram — Raman Meenakshi Sundaram has taken charge as the Director of ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM) in Hyderabad.
Q2. What is the primary objective of the newly launched 'LPMS - VINIMAY' portal?
Answer: (C) Streamlining border cargo and passenger movement — The LPMS - VINIMAY system is a single digital platform developed to streamline cross-border trade, cargo logistics, and passenger clearances at land ports.
Q3. The first export consignment of the GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi was facilitated to Dubai from which Indian state?
Answer: (C) Assam — The GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi belongs to Assam, and its first export consignment to Dubai was recently facilitated by APEDA.
Q4. Which state government launched the 'Blue Valley Cluster Initiative' in collaboration with the European Union?
Answer: (B) Assam — The Assam Government and the European Union (EU) jointly launched the Blue Valley Cluster Initiative in Guwahati to strengthen cooperation in the bioeconomy sector.
Q5. Which private sector bank has partnered with Centrum Finverse to launch an integrated 3-in-1 account?
Answer: (D) Bandhan Bank — Bandhan Bank has partnered with Centrum Finverse Ltd to launch an integrated 3-in-1 account (comprising Banking, Demat, and Trading accounts) on a single platform.
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