Global E-Waste Monitor 2024

Q. “Global E-Waste Monitor” which monitors the e-waste generation by different countries:

(a) Reflects that most e-waste per capita is generated in Asia.

(b) Highlights that America generated the most e-waste by total weight in 2022.

(c) Covers lithium batteries used in e-vehicles.

(d) Is published by International Telecommunication Union and United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

Answer: (d)

PYQ 2023: Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: According to the United Nations’ ‘World Water Development Report, 2022′, India extracts more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater withdrawal each year.

Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of the world’s population living in its territory.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: (c)