Why in News?
National Youth Day is observed annually on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Key facts related to Swami Vivekananda:
- Swami Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata in 1863.
- He was a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and played a key role in spreading Indian philosophy globally.
- Delivered a historic speech in Chicago in 1983 and introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
- Advocated universal brotherhood and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
- Described by Subhas Chandra Bose as the “maker of modern India”
