Daily Current Affairs – 24-05-2025

Tamil Nadu

Sivakasi Fireworks Industry Seeks GI Tag

® Sivakasi’s century-old fireworks industry has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. ® The region, including Sivakasi, Vembakottai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Srivilliputhur, and parts of Kovilpatti, produces over 80% of India’s fireworks. ® The fireworks market here is valued at ₹ 6,000 crore with a 10% annual growth rate. ® Sivakasi’s arid climate is ideal for firework manufacturing. ® Known as “Mini Japan” or “Kutty Japan” for its industriousness and thriving industries like printing, fireworks, and matches—a nickname given by Jawaharlal Nehru.