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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

In accordance with “3rd edition of The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report-Quantities, flows, and the circular economy potential” report, the world dumped a how much million tonnes of e-waste in 2019?

A	53.6
B	33.6
C	23.6
D	43.6

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Many hazardous substances in e-waste are extremely dangerous to human health and the environment. In 2020-2021, India processed 3.4 lakh tonnes of e-waste.

Detailed explanation-2: -India generated 1, 014, 961.2 tonnes of e-waste in 2019-2020, ranking third after USA and China. Electronic waste is becoming a critical public health emergency and environmental issue in the country. India processed more than 3.4 lakh tonnes of electronic waste in 2020-2021 compared to 69, 414 tonnes in 2017-18.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since 2000, e-waste amounts have grown from 20 million to 50 million tonnes per year. A new report from the United Nations University-hosted Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) Initiative, published together with UN Environment, highlights future e-waste scenarios.

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