Question : Which IIT developed an online platformcalled e-Source to tackle e-waste?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) IIT Delhi
(c) IIT Khargapur
(d) IIT Hyderabad
Answer : (a)
Related Facts :
- IIT Madras developed an online platform to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste) by linking stakeholders in the formal and informal economy.
- it will be an exchange platform that will serve as an online marketplace for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
- The e-Source initiative aims to make Waste Electrical Electronic Equipmentas a key resource in the evolution of a circular economy by establishing traceability and recovery of post-consumer e-waste in the market.
- It will facilitate a formal supply chain between various stakeholders (buyers and sellers).
- It will provide Self-certification through prescribed standard protocols for various devices.
- It will ensure Mandated adherence to Data erasure protocols (including degaussing and wiping) of personally identifiable information (PII), especially IT and telecommunication equipment.
- Users can upload repair procedure videos to increase their reach and saleability of products.
- Note :
- Recently, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras was ranked the best institution in the country for the third year in a row by the Education Ministry.
BY: AMIT GUPTA