E-Waste Management Gains Momentum with 5,337 Obsolete Items Identified for Disposal under Special Campaign 6

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is undertaking focused efforts for the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) as part of Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6). Under this campaign, 5,337 obsolete and e-waste items have been identified for disposal, and the disposal process has generated revenue amounting to ₹11,40,220/- so far and resulted in the clearance of approximately 600 sq. ft. of space.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is undertaking focused efforts for the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) as part of Special Campaign 6.
025,337 obsolete and e-waste items have been identified for disposal under the campaign.
03The obsolete/e-waste items are being disposed of through auction, thereby generating revenue and facilitating the optimal utilisation of available space.
04The disposal process has generated revenue amounting to ₹11,40,220/- so far.
05The clearance of approximately 600 sq. ft. of space has been achieved through the disposal process.
06The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is institutionalising Swachhata and promoting efficient resource management through the campaign.
07The campaign places special emphasis on the systematic identification, segregation, and responsible disposal of obsolete electronic items.

Trap alerts

Most people think e-waste management is only a concern for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), but actually, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is also involved.
Most people think e-waste disposal is a complex and expensive process, but actually, it can be done through auction, generating revenue and utilising available space optimally.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Under Special Campaign 6, how many obsolete and e-waste items have been identified for disposal?

A.5,337
B.10,000
C.20,000
D.50,000

5,337 obsolete and e-waste items have been identified for disposal under Special Campaign 6, which aims to institutionalise Swachhata and promote efficient resource management.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding E-Waste Management under Special Campaign 6: 1. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has identified 5,337 obsolete and e-waste items for disposal under Special Campaign 6. 2. The disposal process has generated revenue amounting to ₹11,40,220/- so far. 3. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cleared approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of space through the disposal process. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is true because fact 3 states that 5,337 obsolete and e-waste items have been identified for disposal. Statement 2 is true because fact 5 states that the disposal process has generated revenue amounting to ₹11,40,220/- so far. Statement 3 is false because fact 6 states that the disposal process has resulted in the clearance of approximately 600 sq. ft. of space, not 1,000 sq. ft.

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