Question

Whose birth anniversary is celebrated as National Youth Day in India?
1. Rajiv Gandhi
2. Swami Viveknand
3. Maj. Dhyan Chand
4. Bhagat Singh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Swami Viveknand

National Youth Day:

• The National Youth day is also referred to as Swami Vivekanand Jayanti. 
• It was designated as the National Youth Day in 1984.
• Swami Vivekananda is considered a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the western world.
• He is known to have founded the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission.
• The National Youth Day is observed every year on 12 January to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
• Theme 2021- "YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka".

Thus, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand is celebrated as National Youth Day in India.
 

• This year(2021) PM Modi presented the mantras of Swami Vivekananda for youth in the 2nd National Youth Parliament Festival.
  • For Physical fitness, it is ‘Muscles of Iron and Nerves of Steel’.
  • For personality development, it is 'Believe in Yourself'.
  • For leadership and teamwork, Swamiji said ‘'Believe in All'.
• The primary objective of the National Youth Parliament Festival is to hear the voice of youth between 18 and less than 25 years of age, who will join various careers in coming years, including public services.