CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ministry of Ayush is the nodal Ministry for observation of the International Day of Yoga . Every year, the main event of IDY observation is a Mass Yoga Demonstration which is led by Prime Minister himself.

Detailed explanation-2: -IDY-2022 was promoted through multiple programs by the Ministry of Ayush, in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ministry of Ayush is celebrating Yoga Amrit Mahotsav on World Health Day on April 7. The Ministry, along with its stakeholders, has initiated a 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (June 21) on April 7 with a grand programme for the demonstration of common yoga protocols at the Red Fort.

Detailed explanation-4: -Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.