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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country banned the imports of air conditioners with refrigerants?
A
USA
B
India
C
Denmark
D
Switzerland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With the move, India has further tightened norms on non-essential imports from China. By India Today Web Desk: The government has banned the import of air conditioners with refrigerants in what could be a big blow to China.

Detailed explanation-2: -The import ban placed on completely built units of air-conditioners (ACs) with refrigerants was imposed in October 2020, until January 2023. As per orders, ACs with refrigerants cannot be imported without licenses issued by the government.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a major blow to China, the government has banned import of air conditioners in order to boost domestic production.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the United States phases out refrigerant R-22, you will need to make informed choices when servicing, repairing, or replacing an existing air-conditioning unit or when purchasing a new unit. EPA has banned the manufacture of new equipment that contains R-22.

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