National Youth Day 2026 – January 12

Current Context: National Youth Day 2026 was celebrated on 12 January to mark Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd birth anniversary.

• The official theme was “Ignite the Self, Impact the World”, inspiring youth towards self‑awakening and service.
• The highlight was the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 3,000 youth delegates during the summit.
• A nationwide campaign engaged over 50 lakh youth via digital quizzes and policy pitches.
• Discussions on 10 priority tracks like tech‑for‑social‑cause and sustainable agriculture reinforced the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Question:

Q.1 What was the official theme of National Youth Day 2026?
a) Youth for Nation Building
b) Ignite the Self, Impact the World
c) Young India, Strong India
d) Youth Power for Future

Answer: b) The officially declared theme was “Ignite the Self, Impact the World.”