Question

When did International Yoga Day celebrated ?
1. 21^st June
2. 23^rd June
3. 2^nd July
4. 21^st May

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 21^st June

The correct answer is 21st June.

• The International Day of Yoga observed on June 21 every year around the world.
• The theme for International Yoga Day 2020 is "Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family."
• 177 member states of UNGA endorsed PM Modi's suggestion to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day.
• Previous themes of International Yoga Day :
  • 2015: Yoga for Harmony and Peace
  • 2016: Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 2017: Yoga for Health
  • 2018: Yoga for Peace
  • 2019: Yoga for Heart
  • 2020: Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family

 

• On September 27, 2014, during his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forth his suggestion for the occasion of a Yoga Day.
• The draft resolution proposed by India was then endorsed by a record 177 member states.
• The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21, 2015.
• PM Modi, during his speech at the UNGA, said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition.
• June 21, also called summer solstice, is the longest day of the year.