'Basel Convention', 'Rotterdam Convention' and 'Stockholm Convention'

‘Basel Convention’, ‘Rotterdam Convention’ and ‘Stockholm Convention’ relate to which of the following ?

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The Basel Convention deals with the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal. The Rotterdam Convention is about the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade. The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

All three conventions are international environmental agreements focused on the management and control of various types of pollutants and hazardous substances to protect human health and the environment.

The Basel Convention was adopted in 1989 and entered into force in 1992. The Rotterdam Convention was adopted in 1998 and entered into force in 2004. The Stockholm Convention was adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2004. India is a party to all three conventions.

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