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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance is observed on which date?
A
April 3
B
April 2
C
April 4
D
April 1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action reminds us how far we have come in clearing the world of explosive remnants of war – and how far we still have to go. Exactly thirty years ago, civil society activists came together to launch the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.

Detailed explanation-3: -History of the day: On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It was first observed on 4 April 2006.

Detailed explanation-4: -Significance. The world needs to be free from the dangers of landmines and explosives. So, the theme is highlighting “Safe Ground", concentrating on clearing Earth of landmines and other explosives to make it safe for development.

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