Nonviolence Current Affairs, GK & News
2018 International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to ..
Topics: Concepts • Culture of Peace • Ethics • Human rights and development • Human Rights Day • International Day of Peace • Nonviolence • Peace • United Nations General Assembly resolutions • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“Ahimsa” book authored by Supriya Kelkar
Screenwriter Supriya Kelkar has authored the book “Ahimsa”, which will be published in India in August 2018. Her debut novel will sheds light on the Indian freedom movement, which is inspired by her great-grandmother’s experience working with Mahatma Gandhi. In 1942, after Gandhi ji asked one member of each family to join the non-violent freedom ..
Topics: Activism • Activists • Ahimsa • Anjali • Mahatma Gandhi • Nonviolence • Pacifism
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence observed on 2 October
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day is an occasion to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness. This ..
Topics: Activism • Activists • Birthdays • Gandhi Jayanti • Indian Hindus • Indian independence movement • Indian nationalists • Indian people • International Day of Non-Violence • Mahatma Gandhi • Nonviolence • Public holidays in India
Current Affairs : August 27, 2011
6 States get New Governors State New Governor Tamil Nadu Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah Madhya Pradesh Senior Congress leader Ram Naresh Yadav Mizoram V Purushothaman Jharkhand Syed Ahmed Kerala Jharkhand Governor M O H Farooq transferred and appointed as Governor of Kerala for the remaining period of his term Goa Maharashtra Governor ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2011
Topics: A. G. Perarivalan • Anna Hazare • India • Indian anti-corruption movement • Indian Hindus • Indian people • Jan Lokpal Bill • Lokpal • Nonviolence • Rajiv Gandhi • RSM-56 Bulava