CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which State is all set to kick-start a buy-back scheme in schools and colleges to purchase single-use plastic items from students in a bid to instil a sense of environment preservation by “catching them young”?
A
Karnataka
B
Jarkhand
C
Goa
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In line with the decision of the Central Government to ban the use of single-use plastic, Himachal Pradesh has launched the “Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme”. Under the Single Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme, the Himachal Pradesh government will buy single use plastic items from students of schools and colleges.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: As the Centre has decided to ban the use of single-use plastic the hill State of Himachal Pradesh is all set to kick-start a buy-back scheme in schools and colleges. 4.

Detailed explanation-3: -In line with centre’s decision, Himachal Pradesh launched the “Single-Use Plastic Buy Back Scheme”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maharashtra leads the way The Maharashtra government has become the first state in the country to ban single-use plastic. In real terms, this means, dishes, plates, cups, glasses, and more, with plastic coating and lamination are being sold as paper products.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1998 Sikkim became the first Indian state to ban plastic bags and target single-use plastic bottles.

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