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Why in the news?
India co-sponsored a UN resolution declaring December 21 as World Meditation Day.
Aim:
It is aimed at comprehensive human well-being, including mental, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions. It prepares human beings to cope with several modern-day issues such as heightened anxiety and stress and brings about harmony between mind and body, humans and nature.
Key Takeaways:
India, including Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico and Andorra, was a member of the core group of countries that guided the unanimous adoption of the resolution titled ‘World Meditation Day’ in the 193-member UN General Assembly.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish.
December 21 marks the Winter Solstice, which in Indian tradition is the beginning of “Uttarayana – an auspicious time of the year, especially for inner reflection” and meditation.
It also falls exactly six months after the International Day of Yoga commemorated on June 21, which is the Summer Solstice.

IN SHORT:
UNGA Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day
December 21 marks the Winter Solstice
It also falls exactly six months after the International Day of Yoga commemorated on June 21, which is the Summer Solstice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. UNGA Declares which date as World Meditation Day?
Ans: December 21
Q2. International Day of Yoga observed every year on?
Ans: June 21