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The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) is implementing Special Campaign 6 from October 2 to 31, 2026, focusing on administrative efficiency, cleanliness, and e-waste management. Schools across the country are undertaking cleanliness drives and e-waste awareness and collection drives under the aegis of Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE. The campaign aims to nurture environmentally conscious behaviour among students and strengthen the role of schools in promoting sustainable practices.
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The Government of India has launched a dedicated web portal to monitor the progress of Special Campaign 6, which will focus on institutionalising cleanliness, reducing pendency, and strengthening e-waste management.
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Which date is marked for a nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive?
October 28, 2026, is the date marked for a nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive as part of Special Campaign 6.
Consider the following statements regarding E-waste Awareness and Collection Drives in Schools: 1. E-waste awareness and collection drives are being undertaken in schools across the nation to sensitise students and teachers to the importance of responsible e-waste management. 2. The nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive is to be organised on November 28, 2026. 3. The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) is undertaking efforts to promote e-waste awareness and collection drives in schools across the country. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is true as it is mentioned in fact 7 that e-waste awareness and collection drives are being undertaken in schools across the nation. Statement 2 is false as the nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive is to be organised on October 28, 2026, not November 28, 2026. Statement 3 is true as it is mentioned in fact 6 that Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE are spearheading e-waste awareness and collection drives in schools across the nation.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive is to be organised on October 28, 2026, as part of Special Campaign 6. Statement-II: Special Campaign 6 is a nationwide initiative to promote responsible e-waste management and improve administrative efficiency. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true as per fact 3. Statement 2 is true as per fact 2. Statement 2 explains Statement 1 as it provides the reason behind the nationwide e-waste awareness and collection drive.