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National Youth Day was celebrated on 12 January 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 14 Jan 2025

National Youth Day, also called 'Rashtriya Yuva Divas' in Hindi and 'Vivekananda Jayanti', is celebrated every year on January 12 across India to honor the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He was a Hindu spiritual leader, philosopher, and social reformer who played a significant role in shaping modern India.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - January 12, 2025, marks the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In 1984, the Government of India (GoI) declared Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary as National Youth Day to honor his teachings and ideals.
  • (ii) The first National Youth Day was observed on January 12, 1985.
  • (iii) On January 11, 2025, Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) inaugurated the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When was National Youth Day recently celebrated in 2025?

Correct Answer: January 12

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