Khurasani Imli of Mandu awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag

Exam-focused facts from the 25 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Khurasani Imli, the fruit of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) from Mandu, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The Baobab tree is not indigenous to India and was introduced to Mandu nearly six centuries ago by Afghan and Arab traders.
Mandu is the only region in India with a large population of this species, with more than 1,000 Baobab trees spread across the area.
The fruit is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and essential minerals, while its pulp, juice, and dried bark are used to treat diabetes, digestive ailments, fever, and fatigue.
The horticulture and agriculture departments have initiated efforts to establish a cooperative society to organise the marketing of Baobab-based products.