International Day of Yoga 2026

• International Day of Yoga (IDY) is observed annually on 21 June, designated by UN General Assembly Resolution 69/131 (2014) on India's initiative.
• 2026 marks the 12th edition, themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" (स्वस्थ आयु के लिए योग), mainstreaming yoga as a tool for preventive geriatric healthcare.
• UPSC relevance: convergence of GS-I (culture), GS-II (international institutions, India's soft power), and GS-III (health, S&T).