2 October: International Day of Non-Violence

Q.  The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as:
- Published on 26 Oct 15

a. Religious harmony day
b. Martyrs' Day
c. Sarvodaya day
d. International Day of Non-Violence

ANSWER: International Day of Non-Violence
 
- The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
- 30 January is observed as Martyrs' Day and Sarvodaya day at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948.

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