Q. Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report, recently seen in the news, is released by which one of the following?
Answer:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Notes: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report in March 2024. The report states that the world's generation of electronic waste is growing five times faster than the amount that is documented to be recycled. The report also states that 62 million tonnes of electronic waste is generated annually globally, which has increased by 82 percent since 2010. The report is a reference tool for policymakers and industry that shows the world's position on the global e-waste challenge. The report also warns of a pending global e-waste disaster.