International Mother Language Day 2026 observed on 21 February with theme 'Youth voices on multilingual education'

Exam-focused facts from the 22 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Mother Language Day 2026 is observed on 21 February 2026.
UNESCO marks the day under the theme 'Youth voices on multilingual education'.
The observance reinforces UNESCO’s commitment through the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.
Dr. Naga Lakshmi Chelluri, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, highlights the need to preserve ancient languages in a globalized multicultural world.