Geological Survey of India holds Yoga Day sessions at 12 geo-heritage sites
On 21 June 2025, the Geological Survey of India marked the 11th International Day of Yoga with its main session at its Central Headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal and open-air yoga at 12 geo-heritage sites.
Summary
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2025, with Director General Asit Saha inaugurating the observance at the GSI Central Headquarters in Kolkata. GSI organised 50 yoga sessions at 46 locations across India. Open-air yoga was held at 12 geo-heritage sites, including the Ancient Mining City of Zawar in Rajasthan, known for zinc smelting dating back to 800 BC, the Rahioli Dinosaur Fossil Park in Gujarat, and the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO World Heritage site with prehistoric rock art.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines)
- HQ event
- Kolkata, led by DG Asit Saha
- Sessions
- 50 sessions at 46 locations
- Geo-heritage sites
- 12
- Zawar (Rajasthan)
- Ancient zinc smelting dating back to 800 BC
- Rahioli (Gujarat)
- Dinosaur fossils and eggs
- Bhimbetka (MP)
- UNESCO World Heritage site, prehistoric rock art
Practice MCQs 3 questions
At how many geo-heritage sites did the Geological Survey of India hold open-air yoga demonstrations on International Day of Yoga 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 12
PIB (Mines): A major highlight was the open-air yoga demonstrations at 12 geo-heritage sites; GSI organised 50 yoga sessions across 46 locations.
The Ancient Mining City of Zawar, one of GSI's Yoga Day geo-heritage venues and renowned for ancient zinc smelting dating back to 800 BC, is in which state?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
PIB (Mines): Ancient Mining City of Zawar, Rajasthan, is renowned for ancient zinc smelting practices dating back to 800 BC.
Consider the following statements about geo-heritage sites where GSI held yoga on 21 June 2025: 1. The Rahioli Dinosaur Fossil Park is in Gujarat. 2. The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters in Madhya Pradesh are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Mines): Rahioli Dinosaur Fossil Park is in Gujarat, and Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh, is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring prehistoric rock art. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.