GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Background. 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: -It is observed for the establishment and development of people affected by the harmful effects of explosive mine action across the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Antipersonnel landmines are explosive devices designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact of a person. Placed under or on the ground, they can lie dormant for years and even decades until a person or animal triggers their detonating mechanism.