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Detailed explanation-1: -The Dictionary was launched by Dr. Thawarchand Gehlot, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -This year, ISL e-content of NCERT textbooks of class 6 was launched, the official added. Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Centre had launched ISL versions of selected books of National Book Trust’s ‘Veergatha’ series. With the joint effort of ISLRTC and NCERT, 500 academic words in Indian Sign Language were launched.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who developed the sign language dictionary? The dictionary has been developed by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Second. The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot launched the 2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary in New Delhi. It will provide the hearing impaired people with 6,000 words in Hindi and English along with their identical graphic representation.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Centre on Friday launched an Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary mobile application called ‘Sign Learn’ containing 10,000 words. The app was launched by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik.