CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -When proposing 21 June as the date, Modi said that the date was the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere (shortest in the southern hemisphere), having special significance in many parts of the world. In Indian calendars, the summer solstice marks the transition to Dakshinayana.

Detailed explanation-2: -THE ORIGIN OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA (IDY) Yoga is a 5, 000-year-old tradition from India that combines physical, mental and spiritual pursuits to achieve harmony of the body and mind. On 11th December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21 2015. The Ministry of AYUSH made the necessary arrangements in India. 35, 985 people, including Narendra Modi and dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21 asanas (yoga postures) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme for International Day of Yoga 2022 is “Yoga for humanity”. Yoga is universal-it can be practised anywhere, at any time, and by anyone irrespective of age, gender, culture or nationality. Yoga is a powerful tool for individuals, communities and countries to improve both mental and physical health.