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When is World Yoga Day celebrated?1. 21 May2. 31 May3. 5 June4. 21 June

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 21 June

The correct answer is 21 June.

  • The International Yoga Day has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015.
  • The theme for International Yoga Day 2021 is 'Yoga for well-being.'
  • India, along with United Nations and WHO, is launching an app called M-Yoga aiming to provide easy access to Yogic practice.
  • Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that helps in maintaining physical and mental well-being, and over the years.
  • On September 27, 2014, during his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forth his suggestion for the occasion of a Yoga Day.
  • 177 member states of UNGA endorsed PM Modi's suggestion to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day.
  • 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.

 

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
  • 2021: Yoga for well-being.


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