GI-tagged Indi lime from Karnataka exported to Oman
What happened
- 3 tonnes of GI-tagged Indi lime from Vijayapura district, Karnataka, were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025 [PIB].
Background
- GI tags protect regional products under the 1999 GI Act.
Why it matters
- Small GI shipments test new markets. The new Oman CEPA helps.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-19): 3 tonnes of GI-tagged Indi lime from Vijayapura district, Karnataka, were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025.
- Small GI shipments test new markets. The new Oman CEPA helps.
Quotable data point3 tonnes of GI-tagged Indi lime from Vijayapura district, Karnataka, were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025.
PIB: Commerce: Indi lime export, 19 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: GI products.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Indi lime district
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Destination
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Quantity
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Indi lime export, 19 Dec 2025
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