12th International Day of Yoga observed on June 21, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 23 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Red Road in Kolkata.
The theme for the IDY 2026 is Yoga for Healthy Ageing, highlighting the role of yoga in promoting physical health and mental well-being.
The United Nations (UN) proclaimed June 21 as the IDY in 2014 following a proposal introduced during the 69th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
The proposal for the IDY received unprecedented support from 175 member states of the UN.
The first IDY was observed on June 21, 2015, acknowledging India’s contribution to global wellness and elevating yoga to a worldwide movement.