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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which edition of National Handloom Day is observed on August 7, 2020?
A
5th
B
6th
C
7th
D
8th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 6th National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2020, across the country under the coordination of the Ministry of Textiles through Virtual Platform to avoid public gatherings considering the Covid-19 pandemic.

Detailed explanation-2: -The day also highlights the contribution of the handloom industry to the socioeconomic development of the country and increased the income of the weavers. 2022 marks the 8th National Handloom Day. This year theme of National Handloom Day 2022 is ”Handloom, an Indian legacy”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every year August 7 is observed as the National Handloom Day in India to highlight the contribution of the handloom industry in socio-economic development and create awareness about the sector.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 7th August was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905. The National Handloom Day is observed annually to honour our handloom weavers and provide impetus to the handloom industry.

Detailed explanation-5: -National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to mark the importance of the handloom weaving community in India.

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