The Joint Meetings of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions stand as pivotal gatherings uniting nations in their commitment to environmental protection and global sustainability
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Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, adopted it in 1998, and it became effective on February 24, 2004.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) – Stockholm Convention – UPSC Environment Notes
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Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) represent a grave concern in today’s environmental landscape, posing significant threats to human health and ecosystems worldwide.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Hazardous Waste – Regulating, Basel Convention – UPSC Environment Notes
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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.
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Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016, stand as a critical framework in the realm of healthcare waste management within India.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Solid Waste Management Rules (2016) – UPSC Environment Notes
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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.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Solid Waste – Sources, Treatment and Disposal, Measures to Manage – UPSC Environment Notes
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Solid waste management is a critical aspect of environmental sustainability, encompassing the identification, treatment, and disposal of waste generated by human activities.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
NITI Aayog Report on Alternatives to Plastics – UPSC Environment Notes
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A report from Niti Aayog has recommended exploring plastic alternatives or technologies that facilitate the degradation of plastic.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016 mark a significant step forward in addressing the burgeoning issue of plastic pollution that plagues environments worldwide
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Major Plastics in Use – Microplastics, Microbeads & Nanoplastics & their effects – UPSC Environment Notes
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Exposure to plastics has been noted to induce intestinal inflammation and disrupt gut microbiota, leading to alterations in the gut microbiome.