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    The return of M.K Gandhi from South Africa on 9 January 1915 is celebrated each year in India as:
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    The return of M.K Gandhi from South Africa on 9 January 1915 is celebrated each year in India as:

    A.

    The Khadi Divas

    B.

    The International Peace Day

    C.

    The Non-Resident Indian Day

    D.

    The Foreign Policy Day

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) The Non-Resident Indian Day
    Explanation:
    ● 9th January is celebrated as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community.
    ● It commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to Mumbai in 1915.
    Information Booster:
    ● The event was first established in 2003.
    ● It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs.
    Additional Information:
    (a) The Khadi Divas: Celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s promotion of Khadi (hand-spun cloth) as a symbol of self-reliance and resistance to British rule.
    (b) The International Peace Day: Celebrated on September 21, established by the United Nations, promoting global peace.
    (d) The Foreign Policy Day: Not a recognized event in India related to Gandhi's return from South Africa.​

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