When is World Yoga Day celebrated?

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21.
The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 2014, with the first celebration occurring in 2015.
The date was chosen as it coincides with the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year.
Yoga is an ancient practice from India that promotes a holistic approach to health and well-being, integrating body, mind, and spirit.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option B: October 31 is observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) in India, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Option C: March 31 is not associated with a major global health observance day like World Yoga Day.
Option D: December 1 is globally recognized as World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Knowledge of international health and wellness observance days as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses can promote yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for stress management, pain relief, and improving flexibility in patients.
On World Yoga Day, healthcare facilities can organize wellness events, workshops, or provide educational materials on the benefits of yoga for both patients and staff.
Yoga is increasingly studied for its benefits in chronic conditions like depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and anxiety, making it a relevant adjunct therapy for nurses to be aware of.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question testing knowledge of important international days.
First, identify the specific day being asked about: 'World Yoga Day'.
Review the options provided: June 21, October 31, March 31, and December 1.
Access your memory of general knowledge and health-related observances.
If unsure, use the process of elimination. You might recognize December 1 as World AIDS Day, which rules it out.
Select the date that correctly corresponds to the International Day of Yoga.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Knowledge of international health and wellness observance days.
Stem keywords: World Yoga Day, celebrated
Lead-in keywords: When

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Physiology Ganong 27e Vol 2 Part 2 p. 30-32

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) pp. 8675-8677, 6910-6912

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