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From which year has 2nd October Gandhi Jayanti been declared as the Non-Violence Day?
Question

From which year has 2nd October Gandhi Jayanti been declared as the Non-Violence Day?

A.

2011

B.

2008

C.

2009

D.

2007

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) 2007

Explanation:
• The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on 15 June 2007 establishing the International Day of Non-Violence.
• It formally declared 2nd October, Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as this observance day.

Information Booster:
• The objective is to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.
• The resolution was introduced by India's minister of state for external affairs and received extensive co-sponsorship from member nations.

Additional Knowledge:
• 2011 (Option A), 2008 (Option B), 2009 (Option C): These are incorrect years. The pivotal resolution to honour Gandhi's principles globally was definitively passed in 2007.

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