Question

In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the _____________.

• A. International Day of Non-Violence
• B. International Day of Co-operation
• C. International Day of Peace and Co-operation
• D. International Day of Peace and Non-Violence

Answer 1

The correct option is A International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting a resolution in June 2007 to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.