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When was the first international Yoga Day celebrated?
A
2001
B
2007
C
2013
D
2015
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -IDY-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-2: -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-3: -Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 21 June 2016, the AYUSH Ministry organized an event “The National Event of Mass Yoga Demonstration", at Chandigarh, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many other people participated. The theme of International Yoga Day 2016 was “Connect the Youth".

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