Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Basel Convention:
  1. It is the only legally binding instrument that addresses plastic pollution.
  2. It also addresses the movement of radioactive waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: Only 1
Notes: The Basel Convention is the only global, legally binding instrument addressing transboundary movement of plastic waste and plastic pollution. It does not cover the movement of radioactive waste, which falls under the purview of other conventions like the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management.
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