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 first-ever International Yoga Day was observed on 21 June 2015. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the first International Day of Yoga on June 21st, 2015, on the theme ‘Yoga for Harmony and Peace.

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.