CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Union Government has released a new four-colour classification scheme for industries. This classification is based on which of the following factor
A
Demand for Goods
B
Pollution Potential
C
Transport Facilities
D
Labour Efficiency
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released a new Four-colour Classification Scheme for industries based on their pollution potential.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has developed the criteria of categorization of industrial sectors based on the Pollution Index which is a function of the emissions (air pollutants), effluents (water pollutants), hazardous wastes generated and consumption of resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -Industries are responsible for four forms of pollution: air, water, thermal, and noise.

Detailed explanation-4: -At the top level, they are often classified according to the three-sector theory into sectors: primary (extraction and agriculture), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (services).

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