Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 17 January 2026

Ponduru Khadi receives Geographical Indication tag

Exam-focused facts from the 17 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Ponduru Khadi, the cherished hand-woven cotton fabric from Ponduru village in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
  • The GI tag is registered in favor of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
  • KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar announced the GI tag award on Friday.