2020 · Q49
The ‘Basel Convention’ is aimed at protecting human health and environment against adverse effects of which of the following?
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- AHazardous wastes
- BPersistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
- CMercury
- DChemicals and pesticides
Explanation
The Basel Convention (1989) regulates the transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous wastes to protect human health and the environment. Persistent organic pollutants are covered by the Stockholm Convention and mercury by the Minamata Convention. Hence A.