Q. The term “Hong Kong Convention”, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?

[A] Prevention of plastic waste entering oceans

[B] Regulating the trade of endangered marine species

[C] Safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships

[D] Reducing air pollution from international shipping

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:The Hong Kong Convention (HKC) is an international treaty adopted under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure that ships, when recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose unnecessary risks to human health and the environment.

Source– IMO

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