Question: The 31st edition of India Carpet Expo was held from March 11 – 14, 2016 in which of the following city?
(a) Nagpur
(b) New Delhi
(c) Varanasi
(d) Gandhi Nagar
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- The 31st edition of India Carpet Expo was held from March 11 – 14, 2016 in NSIC Exhibition Complex, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi.
- It was inaugurated on 11th March, 2016 by Union Textiles Minister, Santosh Kumar Gangwar. Secretary (Textiles).
- The Expo aims to promote amongst visiting overseas carpet buyers, the cultural heritage and weaving skills that go into the production of Indian handmade carpets and other floor coverings.
- It is one of the largest handmade carpet fairs in Asia that offers a unique platform for buyers to source the best handmade carpets, rugs and other floor coverings under one roof.
- The exhibition was attended by nearly 450 Carpet importers of 57 countries.
- 270 small, medium and large manufacturers and exporters of handmade carpets from different craft pockets of India have showcased their products in this Expo.
Reference:
http://www.indiancarpets.com/31stice2016mnd.html
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=137828
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=137571