Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 24 June 2026

Indori Malwi potato and 11 other regional crops from Madhya Pradesh receive GI tag

Exam-focused facts from the 24 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Indori Malwi potato from Indore district was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag under the state government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) initiative.
  • A total of 12 regional agricultural products from Madhya Pradesh have officially secured the GI tag out of 18 proposed items.
  • The Indori Malwi potato is characterised by low sugar and low starch content, ensuring it maintains a white colour when fried, making it ideal for processing.
  • The garadu tuber and balam cucumber from Ratlam district have also received GI certification.
  • The balam cucumber is grown in the Sailana area of Ratlam district and is known for its large size and high moisture content.

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