MCQs - 2026-06

The first International Day of Yoga was celebrated on June 21, 2015, following its establishment by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.

The theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' highlights the dual benefits of Yoga: personal growth and well-being ('Self') and its positive impact on community harmony and collective welfare ('Society').

The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21. The theme for International Day of Yoga 2026 is 'Yoga for Self and Society'.

Both 'Ganga Aarti' and 'Thathera Craft' have been nominated for the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which aims to safeguard and promote living heritage.

The 'Thathera Craft' refers to the traditional craft of making brass and copper utensils, particularly practiced by the Thathera community, known for their intricate metalwork.

Kashi's iconic 'Ganga Aarti' and the traditional 'Thathera Craft' have been nominated for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, highlighting their cultural significance.

The excavation revealed a large monastery complex, a stupa, votive stupas, and terracotta seals, indicating a thriving Buddhist center. An iron smelting furnace is not typically associated with a Buddhist monastery discovery of this nature.

The monastery, along with a stupa and other structures, is believed to date back to the Pala period (8th-12th century CE), a significant era for Buddhist art and architecture in eastern India.

The ASI recently discovered an ancient Buddhist monastery during excavation in the Lal Pahari area of Lakhisarai district in Bihar.

Playing alongside international stars and under professional coaches in a high-pressure environment significantly aids the development of uncapped Indian players.