With respect to e waste consider the following statements India is the second largest generator of e...........

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With respect to e-waste, consider the following statements-

India is the second largest generator of e- waste in the world after China.
Majority of the e-waste generated in India is recycled.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

E-Waste is short for Electronic-Waste. It is the term used to describe old, end-of-life or discarded electronic appliances. It includes computers, mobiles, consumer electronics etc.

It includes electronic equipment, completely or in part discarded as waste by the consumer or bulk consumer as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.

Why should E-waste be managed properly?

E-waste consists of toxic elements such as Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Polybrominated biphenyls and Polybrominated diphenyl.

Non-Disposaland burning of e-waste can have serious implications on human health and can cause air, soil pollution and groundwater contamination.

Key Points

Production of E-waste in India:
According to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2017, India generates about 2 million tonnes (MT) of E-waste annually.
India ranks fifth among E-waste producing countries, after the US, China, Japan and Germany.
Butthe government has stated that the E-waste produced in India is lower than estimates by international agencies.
Management of E-waste:
Producers:
The government has implemented the E-waste (Management) Rules (2016) which enforces the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Under EPR principle the producers have been made responsible to collect a certain percentage of E-waste generated from their goods once they have reached their “end-of-life”.
State Governments:
They have been entrusted with the responsibility for maintaining industrial space for e-waste dismantling and recycling facilities.
Theyare also expected to establish measures for protecting the health and safety of workers engaged in the dismantling and recycling facilities for e-waste.
Recycling of E-waste:
Most of India’s e-waste is recycled by the informal sector and under hazardous conditions.
A report by the Union Environment Ministry in 2018 found that many of India’s e-waste recyclers didn't have the capacity to handle a large quantity of waste.
India’s first e-waste clinic for segregating, processing and disposal of waste from household and commercial units will soon be set-up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.