Tag: Plastic Waste Management

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From Plastic Waste to Clean Energy: Recycling, Pyrolysis and Hydrogen Pathways

Subject: CME Context: A recent study highlighted new pathways for converting plastic waste into useful fuels and hydrogen, alongside conventional recycling. These technologies could help address India’s growing plastic pollution while supporting waste-to-energy and clean-energy transitions. Plastic Waste to Clean Energy About From Plastic Waste to Clean Energy: Recycling, Pyrolysis and Hydrogen Pathways What it …

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South Korea’s Plastic Waste Management System

Subject: CME Context: South Korea’s plastic recycling system has come under scrutiny after research showed that only 16.4% of household plastic collected for recycling in 2021 was actually recycled into plastic, despite official recycling figures of around 73%. South Korea’s Plastic Waste Management System About South Korea’s Plastic Waste Management System: What It Is? South …

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What role can Extended Producer Responsibility play in promoting a circular economy? Evaluate the limitations of relying predominantly on market-based recycling certificates for its implementation.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. What role can Extended Producer Responsibility play in promoting a circular economy? Evaluate the limitations of relying predominantly on market-based recycling certificates for its implementation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with the broader transition towards a …

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A Decentralised Solution for Waste Crisis

Source: THSubject: Urbanization-their problems / Waste Management Context: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which came into effect on April 1, 2026, are facing criticism for being overly centralized and technocratic. Experts argue that the new framework disregards federalism and subsidiarity, potentially leading to paper-based compliance rather than solving India's escalating ecological emergency. A Decentralised …

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Analyse the challenges in managing plastic waste in river basins in India. Propose a comprehensive multi-level governance framework to address these challenges.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Analyse the challenges in managing plastic waste in river basins in India. Propose a comprehensive multi-level governance framework to address these challenges. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Rising evidence of plastic and microplastic pollution in river systems highlights governance gaps …

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Garbage Café

Context: Prime Minister of India, in Mann Ki Baat, praised the innovative ‘Garbage Café’ initiative of Ambikapur Municipal Corporation, Chhattisgarh, which offers meals in exchange for plastic waste — a model combining waste management with social welfare. About Garbage Café: What it is? The Garbage Café is a unique initiative by the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation …

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Global Plastic Pollution Crisis

Syllabus: Pollution Source:  TH Context: Global plastic pollution is reaching alarming levels, with waste projected to triple by 2060 to 1.2 billion tonnes, posing a grave ecological threat. About Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Scale of the Crisis: Explosive Growth: Global plastic production doubled between 2000–2019, touching 460 MT; this growth is driven by packaging and …

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Geneva Deadlock: Global Plastic Treaty Talks Fail Again

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE Context: The latest round of Global Plastic Treaty negotiations in Geneva ended in a deadlock for the second time in eight months, with fundamental disagreements over scope, ambition, and legally binding measures against plastic pollution. About Geneva Deadlock: Global Plastic Treaty Talks Fail Again What it is? A proposed legally binding …

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Menace of Microplastic

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE  Context: As the world moves toward the finalization of the Global Plastics Treaty, reducing microplastic pollution has become an urgent priority, demanding a multi-pronged approach involving regulations, innovative technologies, and global cooperation.  What are Microplastics and Their Classifications Definition: Plastics less than 5 mm in diameter, formed through fragmentation or intentionally …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 15 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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SANSAD TV: NATURE AND YOU- PLASTIC IN BLOOD

  Introduction: Tiny particles of plastics, called Microplastics, were detected in human blood for the first time, according to a study by a group of researchers in the Netherlands. The researchers adapted existing techniques to detect and analyze particles that were as small as 700 nanometers in size. They targeted five common plastics, including Polyethylene …

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Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.    Plastic Waste Management  Context: The Environment Ministry has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, which prohibit specific single-use plastic items which have “low utility and high littering potential” by 2022.  …

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