CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Smart garbage mobile app will be launched across all six municipal corporations, 300 village bodies and 70-odd municipalities in the initial phase. Launch of the mobile app will make waste disposal more efficient.

Detailed explanation-2: -Named as ‘SAFA’ App, the vehicle will be equipped with GPS, connected to the control room through which the residents will be able give their feedback on issues pertaining to waste collection, transportation and its disposal.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains Notes: The Kerala government is set to launch a mobile application for improving and tracking the collection of inorganic waste in local self-governing bodies. The smart garbage mobile app would be launched in all six municipal corporations, 70-odd municipalities and 300 village bodies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Smart Garbage App to streamline garbage management activities in local self-governments would go live on May 15, LSG Minister M V Govindan has said.

Detailed explanation-5: -Eco Recycling launched a unique initiative, spearheaded through a downloadable app called BookMyJunk. Book My Junk is a mobile app developed to assist environment conscious users of electronic devices, when they decide to discard and need someone to come to their doorstep to collect-waste for recycling.