PM Modi Showcases India’s GI Treasures with Lakadong Turmeric, Ramban Honey and Ashwagandha at Global Stage

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

Key facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 52nd Group of Seven (G7) Summit held in Evian, France.
The Prime Minister presented Ramban Honey from Jammu and Kashmir and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Lakadong Turmeric from Meghalaya to world leaders.
Nagauri Ashwagandha, a GI-tagged medicinal herb from Rajasthan, and a handwoven Banarasi silk stole from Uttar Pradesh were among the traditional gifts showcased.
A traditional delicacy from Bihar and Jharkhand called Thekua was presented to the Speaker of Slovakia, Richard Rai.
During a session on Artificial Intelligence (AI), India emphasised human-centric development and the accessibility of emerging technologies for the Global South.