Question

    In which year did the Government of India decide to observe National Handloom Day annually on August 7th?

    A 2012 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2010 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2014 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2015 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on August 7th to honor the handloom weaving community and acknowledge their contribution to the country's socio-economic development. The day also commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on the same date in 1905. The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai on August 7, 2015.

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