CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The General Assembly, in a resolution adopted on 5 June 2007, established the commemoration, the International Day as an occasion to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2007, the United Nations passed a resolution to observe Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) as the International Day of Non-Violence every year. The objective is to “disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness”.

Detailed explanation-4: -The day is observed to spread the message of non-violence through public awareness and education. It is commemorated with the hope of building a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence. “Say No to Violence” is the essence of this day.

Detailed explanation-5: -Every year, since 2007, the day is observed on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Born in 1869 in the Porbandar town of Gujarat, Gandhi pioneered the philosophy of non-violence (Ahimsa) through his political marches against the British, and talks around India and the world.