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Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about International Yoga Day? |
The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on 21 June 2015. The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Both 1 and 2 are correct. None of the statement is correct. |
Both 1 and 2 are correct. |
The correct answer is Option (3) - Both 1 and 2 are correct. The United Nations General Assembly had declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 at the initiative of India with the support of 177 countries. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his UN address in 2014, suggested an annual Day of Yoga on June 21, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. |
