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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of

A
environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
B
ecological management of 'Wetlands of International Importance' under the Ramsar Convention
C
sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands
D
'Environmental Impact Assessment' in the exploitation of natural resources
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
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environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
Industrial Standards Context: The 'R2 Code of Practices', widely known as the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard, is a globally recognized set of guidelines go......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Industrial Standards Context ▼
The 'R2 Code of Practices', widely known as the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard, is a globally recognized set of guidelines governing the safe, secure, and sustainable processing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Core Objective ▼
The standard ensures that certified electronic recyclers handle hazardous e-waste in a manner that protects environmental health, ensures worker safety, and secures data destruction.
Distinction from other options ▼
It has no relation to wetland conservation, agriculture on degraded lands, or general Environmental Impact Assessments.
Conclusion ▼
The R2 standard is uniquely tied to the electronics recycling industry.
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