Important DaysFriday, 13 March 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/13-march-2026-daily-current-affairs
Yoga Mahotsav 2026 marks 100-day countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga
MDNIY organized Yoga Mahotsav 2026 on 13 March 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan for the 100-day countdown to IDY 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On March 13, 2026, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga organized Yoga Mahotsav-2026 at Vigyan Bhawan to mark the 100-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga.
Key specifics
- The 12th International Day of Yoga will be observed on June 21, 2026.
- The main event will feature a Mass Yoga Demonstration led by the Prime Minister.
- The Ministry of Ayush plans to observe the occasion at 100 iconic locations across India.
- The outreach campaign aims to involve 100 organizations in 100 places or cities.
- The event was attended by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav and Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.
Exam lens
TNPSC may ask: important days, International Day of Yoga, 21 June 2026, 100-day countdown, Vigyan Bhawan. One-liner: Yoga Mahotsav begins the nationwide countdown and public outreach for IDY 2026.