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Q145 (NDA-I/2024) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Important Days, Places & Events Official Key

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. In India, 12th March is celebrated as the National Youth Day. 2. National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B
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The correct answer is Option B (2 only) based on the following facts:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: In India, National Youth Day (Rashtriya Yuva Diwas) is celebrated annually on 12th January, not 12th March.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Government of India officially declared 12th January as National Youth Day in 1984 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The first such celebration took place in 1985.
  • The day is observed to honor the philosophy, ideals, and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, which continue to be a great source of inspiration for the Indian youth. Every year, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organizes the National Youth Festival to mark this occasion and encourage youth participation in nation-building.
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