Article 32 is a right fundamental to all the Fundamental Rights

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Q) Give an account of the current status of e-waste in India. What are the impediments in managing the huge quantities of e-wastes which are continuously being generated? (10 marks, 150 words)

भारत में ई–कचरे की वर्तमान स्थिति का विवरण दीजिए। लगातार बड़ी मात्रा में उत्पन्न हो रहे ई–कचरे के प्रबंधन में क्या बाधाएँ हैं?

Demand of the Question

This question requires understanding of e-waste generation, its status and trend in the growing technological scenario.

Directive Word

Give account- This keyword expects data and analysis of data in terms of trend and current status.

What are its impediments- self-explanatory.

Structure of the Answer

Intro

Describe what e-wastes are and where it is generated. Use data from credible source to give account of the current status and future trend.

Body

Mention impediments, cover using sectors of stakeholder approach. Give a description of each impediment concisely along with examples. Discuss what are the initiatives taken, both in India and World, to manage and curb e-waste.

Conclusion

Use a balanced approach to state that electronics are important along with urgency to curb its pollution and management.

Part of Syllabus

GS Paper 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation