CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The day aims to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. “Mine action” refers to a range of efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war and to mark and fence off dangerous areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first-ever International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observed on 4th April 2006.