2 October 1869Ethics, Non-Violence & Leadership (GS-1 & GS-4)2 min read

Birth of Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri: International Day of Non-Violence

On 2 October 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat; on the same date in 1904, visionary statesman Lal Bahadur Shastri was born.

Historical Context & Background (GS-1)

Gandhi's experiments with Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence) inspired global civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

High-Yield Prelims Takeaways

1International Day of Non-Violence

International Day of Non-Violence: Designated by UN General Assembly resolution 61/271 in 2007 on Gandhi's birthday.

2Lal Bahadur Shastri

Lal Bahadur Shastri: Born on 2 October 1904 at Mughalsarai; served as 2nd Prime Minister, giving the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' during 1965 war.

UPSC Mains Analytical Perspective

UPSC Mains (GS Paper 4): Shastri's unblemished probity in public life (resigning as Railway Minister on moral grounds) remains the highest benchmark of bureaucratic and ministerial accountability.

On This Day Practice MCQ

UPSC GS Paper 4

With reference to the historical significance of Birth of Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri: International Day of Non-Violence, consider the core principles and facts associated with this event. Which statement correctly identifies its constitutional or strategic outcome?