CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states.

Detailed explanation-2: -UN Declaration A total of 177 nations co-sponsored the resolution, which is the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA resolution of such nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -On Thursday 11th December 2014 the Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi expressed immense joy on the United Nations passing the resolution to declare 21st June as International Day of Yoga. The Prime Minister thanked the 177 nations across the world that cosponsored the resolution. The PM Tweeted: Elated!

Detailed explanation-4: -The UN General Assembly Resolution A/Res/69/131, which was adopted by acclamation in December 2014 with a record number of 177 co-sponsoring member states, established the International Day of Yoga for observance by the United Nations on 21 June each year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Now with the UN declaration to adopt and celebrate 21st, June as International Day of Yoga, global community is once again looking at yoga. 21st June was declared as the International Day of Yoga on 10TH December 2014 by the United Nations consequent to the bill mooted being supported by more than 175 member countries.