Ministry of Steel launches Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste
Distilled Policy Brief
- The campaign places a renewed emphasis on the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste in compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Key provisions of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and the core focus areas of the government's Special Campaign 6.0.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how institutionalized cleanliness campaigns like Special Campaign 6.0 contribute to administrative efficiency, space optimization, and sustainable waste management in public offices.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Special Campaign 6.0' initiated by the Ministry of Steel, consider the following statements: 1. It places a renewed emphasis on the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste in compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. 2. The campaign is structured into two distinct phases: a preparatory phase for target setting and an implementation phase for execution and monitoring. 3. The scope of the campaign is strictly restricted to the core ministry offices, excluding its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Special Campaign 6.0 focuses on e-waste management in compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and is structured into a preparatory phase (September 15-30, 2026) and an implementation phase (October 2-31, 2026). Statement 3 is incorrect because the campaign explicitly includes both the Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in its implementation.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.