Why in the news?
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026, boosting agricultural exports from the North Eastern Region.
Key Highlights
- Product Exported: GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi
- Quantity: 1 metric tonne
- Export Destination: Dubai
- State: Assam
- Facilitating Agency: APEDA
- Significance: First international shipment of Tezpur Litchi.
About Tezpur Litchi
- Tezpur Litchi is renowned for its: Exceptional sweetness, Bright-red appearance, Distinctive aroma, Superior eating quality, High consumer preference
- Major Varieties: Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, and Sahi
[2018] With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:
1.‘The National ‘Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and ‘directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2.‘The Agricultural and Processed Food Product Export Development Authority ‘(APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.
3.Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3