Consider the following statements: 1. Biomedical wastes are any waste generated during industrial processes. 2. The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to ensure that biomedical waste is managed safely to protect human health and the environment. 3. The Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 are governed by the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Biomedical wastes are any waste generated during industrial processes.
2.The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to ensure that biomedical waste is managed safely to protect human health and the environment.
3.The Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 are governed by the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Biomedical waste refers to waste that contains infectious materials generated during the treatment of humans or animals, as well as from medical research activities. It is distinct from industrial waste, which is not specifically related to biomedical or healthcare activities.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 are designed to improve the management of biomedical waste by ensuring safe segregation, transportation, and disposal methods to protect human health and the environment. The Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 were enacted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Source: The Hindu

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