Ecology & Environment – General Studies

The Hazardous Wastes Management and Handling Rules of 2016 represent a pivotal framework designed to address the significant environmental and health

The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was ratified on March 22, 1989, during the Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Basel, Switzerland. 

The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016, stand as a critical framework in the realm of healthcare waste management within India.

The regulations, surpassing the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules of 2000, now encompass urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, and other areas beyond municipal boundaries. 

Solid waste management is a critical aspect of environmental sustainability, encompassing the identification, treatment, and disposal of waste generated by human activities.

A report from Niti Aayog has recommended exploring plastic alternatives or technologies that facilitate the degradation of plastic.

The Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016 mark a significant step forward in addressing the burgeoning issue of plastic pollution that plagues environments worldwide

Exposure to plastics has been noted to induce intestinal inflammation and disrupt gut microbiota, leading to alterations in the gut microbiome. 

Plastic pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, and electronic waste (e-waste) collectively represent a multifaceted challenge that threatens the health of our planet and its inhabitants.

IMO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, holds the responsibility for implementing measures that enhance the safety and security of global shipping while preventing pollution from vessels