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    Question

    Consider the following statements about Plastic Waste

    Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 -: 1. Manufacture, import, sale and use of carry bags made of plastic less than 75 microns is banned in India. 2. India Plastics Pact is a joint initiative between the World Wildlife Fund and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). 3. The Aim & Objectives of this rule is commitments for building a circular system for plastics by 2035. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022: The guidelines on EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) coupled with the prohibition of identified single-use plastic items. Statement 1 is correct -: It banned the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastic less than seventy-five microns. The items that will be banned are—Earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene (thermocol) for decoration, plastic plates, cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons and knives, straw, trays, wrapping films around sweet boxes, invitation cards, and cigarette packets, plastic or PVC banners less than 100-microns and stirrers. The ban will not apply to commodities made of compostable plastic. Statement 2 is correct -: A joint initiative between the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Statement III is not correct -: Aim & Objectives: Commitments for building a circular system for plastics by 2030:

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