Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel of North Gujarat Bag Geographical Indication Tags

The Geographical Indications Registry of India has officially awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags to North Gujarat's 'Unjha Cumin' (Jeera) and 'Unjha Fennel' (Variyali).
Gujarat ranks as the largest producer of cumin in India, with the town of Unjha serving as Asia's primary trading hub for these spices.
This certification protects the authentic intellectual property of regional farmers and is expected to raise premium export opportunities in international markets.

Key Facts / Static GK

The Capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar.
The Chief Minister of Gujarat is Bhupendrabhai Patel.
The Governor of Gujarat is Acharya Devvrat.
Key National Parks in Gujarat include Gir National Park, Marine National Park (Gulf of Kutch), Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, and Vansda National Park.

Q Practice Quiz — 15 July 2026

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 'Gramodyam' programme launched by NABARD?

A It is a 5-year pilot phase programme aiming to train 10,000 urban entrepreneurs.

B It has been launched in partnership with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

C The program is being executed through the Institute for Industrial Development (IID) in collaboration with NSDC.

D It was launched on NABARD's 50th Foundation Day by the Union Minister of Finance.

E The primary funding is being managed entirely by the World Bank.

Explanation: The Gramodyam scheme is a 3-year pilot program targeting 4,000 rural entrepreneurs, implemented through the Institute for Industrial Development (IID) in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It was launched on NABARD's 45th Foundation Day.

2. How is the ₹4 crore central funding structured for the development of the Street Food Hub under the PM SVANidhi initiative in Lakhanpur?

A 50% initial instalment, 30% during implementation, 20% after completion

B 40% initial instalment, 40% during implementation, 20% after completion

C 30% initial instalment, 50% during implementation, 20% after completion

D 20% initial instalment, 60% during implementation, 20% after completion

E 100% upfront grant upon town selection

Explanation: The financial assistance of ₹4 crore for each Street Food Hub is released in three phases: 30% as the initial instalment, 50% during implementation, and the final 20% after successful completion.

3. Which personnel will actively carry out the ground-level data collection for the TRAI-Department of Posts nationwide telecom survey?

A Telecom Technical Officers (TTOs)

B Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs)

C Anganwadi Workers

D Common Service Centre (CSC) operators

E Specialized private survey agents

Explanation: The village-level network performance survey will be carried out by Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) during their routine postal delivery operations.

4. Which two agricultural commodities from North Gujarat were recently granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags?

A Unjha Mustard and Unjha Cardamom

B Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel

C Unjha Coriander and Unjha Cumin

D Unjha Turmeric and Unjha Fenugreek

E Unjha Sesame and Unjha Fennel

Explanation: Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Variyali) from the North Gujarat region have been granted prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

5. Which public sector enterprise has partnered with CSIR-NAL as the production manufacturing partner for the SARAS Mk II passenger aircraft?

A Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

B Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

C Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

E Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)

Explanation: State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the licensed production partner for the SARAS Mk II project, with its Kanpur facility designated to set up the assembly and production line.

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Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel of North Gujarat Bag Geographical Indication Tags

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