CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Flipkart. The Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation has signed an MoU with Flipkart.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NHDC) was set up in February, 1983 by the Government of India as a public sector undertaking under the ambit of Ministry of Textiles, Govt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Handloom weaving is the cultural heritage of the Himachali people. There are many cottage industries in districts Kullu, Manali, Kinnaur, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti. From the upper reaches of Lahaul & Spiti down to the lowlands of Kangra valley, every district has its own speciality.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among arts and crafts that come out of Himachal Pradesh state in India are carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings. Pashmina shawl is the product which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Colourful Himachali caps are also famous art work of the people.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pullans are grass shoes which are used as footwear. This footwear is made out of fibers procured from the bark of a wild bush, Bhang (Cannabis sativa Linn.). The upper portion of pullan is made of goat hair and is decorated with colourful designs using threads while the bottom of footwear is made of Bang fiber.