{"id":27846,"date":"2024-12-07T17:50:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T12:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=27846"},"modified":"2024-12-07T17:50:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T12:20:28","slug":"world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/","title":{"rendered":"World Meditation Day Declared by UNGA: December 21 Celebrates Meditation for Global Peace and Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#UNGA_Declares_December_21_as_World_Meditation_Day\" >UNGA Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#Why_This_News_is_Important_The_Global_Impact_of_Meditation\" >Why This News is Important: The Global Impact of Meditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#Historical_Context_Meditation_and_Its_Global_Recognition\" >Historical Context: Meditation and Its Global Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUNGA_Declares_December_21_as_World_Meditation_Day%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;UNGA Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#1_What_is_World_Meditation_Day\" >1. What is World Meditation Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#2_Why_did_the_UNGA_declare_December_21_as_World_Meditation_Day\" >2. Why did the UNGA declare December 21 as World Meditation Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#3_How_does_meditation_contribute_to_global_peace\" >3. How does meditation contribute to global peace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#4_What_are_the_benefits_of_meditation\" >4. What are the benefits of meditation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#5_How_can_governments_support_World_Meditation_Day\" >5. How can governments support World Meditation Day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/world-meditation-day-world-meditation-day-declared-by-the-unga-on-december-21-aims-to-promote-global-peace-mental-health-and-well-being-learn-about-the-benefits-of-meditation-and-its-role-in-reduci\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNGA_Declares_December_21_as_World_Meditation_Day\"><\/span>UNGA Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction to the Declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared December 21 as <strong>World Meditation Day<\/strong>, recognizing the growing importance of meditation in promoting global peace and well-being. This declaration, adopted by the UNGA, seeks to highlight the significance of meditation in fostering mental health, enhancing focus, and supporting personal growth. The move is part of a larger global effort to prioritize wellness and mindfulness practices as tools for promoting peace and understanding among nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Objective of World Meditation Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary aim of World Meditation Day is to create global awareness about the benefits of meditation. With growing concerns over mental health issues, such as anxiety and stress, meditation has been recognized as an effective tool for calming the mind and improving emotional resilience. This day encourages individuals, organizations, and governments to engage in meditation practices, promoting peace and mental well-being across all communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support for Mental Health and Well-being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UNGA&#8217;s declaration comes at a time when mental health challenges are at an all-time high globally. Mental health awareness and advocacy have gained momentum in recent years, with a special focus on combating stress, anxiety, and depression. By dedicating a specific day to meditation, the UNGA aims to inspire people worldwide to adopt meditation practices that can contribute to healthier, more peaceful lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role of Meditation in Global Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation is often associated with spiritual practices, but its benefits go beyond that. It is now recognized as a tool that can transcend cultural and national boundaries, bringing people together to achieve peace and tranquility. As conflicts and tensions persist around the world, the universal practice of meditation provides a non-violent way to foster global peace, empathy, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" id=\"Importance-of-World-Meditation-Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Importance-of-World-Meditation-Day.jpg\" alt=\"Importance of World Meditation Day\n\" class=\"wp-image-27871\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\" title=\"Importance of World Meditation Day\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Importance of World Meditation Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important_The_Global_Impact_of_Meditation\"><\/span>Why This News is Important: The Global Impact of Meditation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Promotion of Global Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The declaration of December 21 as World Meditation Day is an important global initiative that promotes physical and mental wellness. Meditation is known for its calming effects, and its practice has been linked to improved focus, stress reduction, and overall mental health. By dedicating a day to meditation, the UNGA sends a clear message about the importance of mental health on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Encouragement for Governments and Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The declaration urges governments and organizations to prioritize mental health in their public policies and initiatives. By supporting the practice of meditation, institutions can contribute to a more peaceful and healthier society. Governments are encouraged to provide resources, programs, and awareness campaigns that focus on the importance of meditation in stress relief and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enhanced Peace and Unity Worldwide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative fosters global peace by encouraging individuals worldwide to take a moment of mindfulness. Meditation offers a space for reflection, introspection, and harmony, which are essential in overcoming divisions and conflicts. In a world where tensions often arise, the practice of meditation can create an atmosphere of unity, bringing people together to work toward shared goals of peace and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Meditation_and_Its_Global_Recognition\"><\/span>Historical Context: Meditation and Its Global Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ancient Roots of Meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, with origins in ancient spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It was historically used as a tool for deepening spiritual understanding and connection with the divine. Over the centuries, the practice spread across different cultures and regions, evolving into various forms of mindfulness, concentration, and relaxation techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern Revival of Meditation Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 20th century, meditation gained popularity in the West, particularly in the context of self-improvement, stress management, and psychological well-being. The rise of mindfulness-based practices such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) led to a broader acceptance of meditation in the medical and scientific communities. Studies began showing that regular meditation can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance emotional regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UN\u2019s Recognition of Meditation for Global Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Nations has long been an advocate for mental health and peace initiatives. This declaration is part of a larger effort by the UN to support global wellness through initiatives such as the International Day of Peace and the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which emphasizes good health and well-being for all. By recognizing World Meditation Day, the UN highlights the importance of mental health in fostering peace and unity worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUNGA_Declares_December_21_as_World_Meditation_Day%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;UNGA Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>UNGA has declared December 21 as <strong>World Meditation Day<\/strong> to promote mental health and global peace.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The primary objective is to raise awareness about meditation&#8217;s benefits in enhancing emotional resilience and mental well-being.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Meditation is recognized as a tool for global peace, encouraging unity and empathy across nations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The declaration urges governments and organizations to prioritize mental health initiatives, including the promotion of meditation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The move supports the UN\u2019s ongoing efforts to advocate for mental wellness and peace through initiatives aligned with the <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Importance of World Meditation Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_World_Meditation_Day\"><\/span><strong>1. What is World Meditation Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World Meditation Day, declared by the UNGA, is an annual observance on December 21 aimed at raising awareness about the mental and emotional benefits of meditation, focusing on its role in global peace and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_the_UNGA_declare_December_21_as_World_Meditation_Day\"><\/span><strong>2. Why did the UNGA declare December 21 as World Meditation Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UNGA declared this day to highlight meditation\u2019s importance in promoting mental health, reducing stress, and fostering global peace. The move also seeks to encourage individuals and governments worldwide to adopt meditation practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_does_meditation_contribute_to_global_peace\"><\/span><strong>3. How does meditation contribute to global peace?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meditation promotes inner peace, mindfulness, and empathy, which can help reduce conflict and division. By fostering a shared practice of calmness and reflection, meditation encourages unity and understanding between nations and individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_benefits_of_meditation\"><\/span><strong>4. What are the benefits of meditation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meditation offers various benefits, including stress reduction, improved mental clarity, enhanced focus, emotional balance, and better physical health. It is particularly effective in managing anxiety and depression, contributing to overall well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_can_governments_support_World_Meditation_Day\"><\/span><strong>5. How can governments support World Meditation Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Governments can support World Meditation Day by promoting meditation programs, allocating resources for mental health initiatives, and organizing public awareness campaigns about the importance of meditation for personal and collective well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/railway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Railways Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/defence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defence Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs?newsmaticargs=custom&amp;posts=today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairsinhindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs In Hindi<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/news-and-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News and Notifications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#039;s\" class=\"wp-image-247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-768x128.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"News-Website-Development-Company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.martindiainfotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png\" alt=\"News Website Development Company\" class=\"wp-image-438\" title=\"News Website Development Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">News Website Development Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNGA Declares December 21 as World Meditation Day Introduction to the Declaration The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, recognizing the growing importance of meditation in promoting global peace and well-being. This declaration, adopted by the UNGA, seeks to highlight the significance of meditation in fostering mental health,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":27872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,150],"tags":[17992,3114,17991,17993,17995,1172,17994,3725,17990],"class_list":["post-27846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international","category-important_days","tag-december-21-meditation","tag-global-peace","tag-meditation","tag-meditation-awareness","tag-meditation-benefits","tag-mental-health","tag-stress-reduction","tag-unga","tag-world-meditation-day"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27846"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27846\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}