Which one of the following organisations has declared October 2 as the ‘International Day of Non-violence’?

World Council of Churches
UNESCO
World Peace Forum
U.N, General Assembly

The correct answer is (d). The United Nations General Assembly declared October 2 as the ‘International Day of Non-violence’ in 2007. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is widely considered to be the father of modern India and a pioneer of non-violent resistance.

The World Council of Churches is an international organization of Christian churches that was founded in 1948. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Peace Forum is an annual event that brings together leaders from around the world to discuss peace and security issues. It is held in different cities around the world. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is headquartered in Paris, France. It was founded in 1945.