2. Questions Bank
  3. UPSC
  4. Ecology And Environment
  5. Terms, Conventions, Policies and Reports

UPSC Ecology And Environment Terms, Conventions, Policies and Reports Question Bank Terms, Conventions, Policies And Reports

  • question_answer
    Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that aims to reduce the emission and release of mercury into the air, water and land. Treaty is named as the Minamata convention. Which of the following is correct with regard to this treaty:
    1. The convention prohibits primary mining of mercury.
    2. The use of mercury in products like CFL, batteries, soaps, cosmetics and medical appliances must be phased out by 2020.
    3. Treaty keeps exception for the products like vaccines preservatives and products related to religious faith.
    Codes:

    A) 1 only              

    B) 1, 2 & 3

    C) 3 only              

    D) 1 & 2 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The Minamata convention provides controls are reductions across a range of products, processes and industries where mercury is used, released or emitted. Major highlights of the Minamata Convention on Mercury include a ban on new mercury mile' the phase-out of existing ones, control measures on air emissions, and the international regulation of the informal sector for artisanal and small-scale gold mining. Use of mercury in coal-fired power plants, small and artisanal gold mines and cement production has to be reduced. Countries with small and artisanal gold mines will have to devise strategies to reduce the use of mercury in and production in three years. The use of mercury in products like batteries, CFLs, soaps, cosmetics and medical appliances like thermometer will be phased out by 2020.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner