Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 29 May 2026

International Day of Yoga observed on June 21 with theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing

Exam-focused facts from the 29 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The main celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata on June 21.
  • The theme for the 2026 observance is Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
  • The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, organised the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 at the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho.
  • The Ministry of Ayush relaunched the Yoga Sangam Portal for online registrations and launched the Yoga Park Portal to develop dedicated yoga spaces across states and institutions.
  • A Guinness World Record attempt is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and over two lakh people participated in the 100-day free yoga training programme under the Yoga 365 Campaign to receive Yog Mitra certification.

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