World Consumer Rights Day: Important Facts

World Consumer Rights Day 2023 was celebrated on March 15 with the theme “Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions.” The Department of Consumer Affairs marked this day by leveraging technology to minimize the dependence on traditional energy sources and promote ..

Tags: Consumer protection • Consumer Protection Act • Consumer Protection Act 1986 • Consumer rights • World Consumer Rights Day

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Framework to Protect Consumers from Fake, Deceptive Reviews in E-Commerce

The Indian Government has unveiled a framework to set standards for publishing product reviews on e-commerce sites. The standards will be applicable from November 25. What are the key features of the framework? The new standards will initially be voluntary. ..

Tags: Bureau of Indian Standards • Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) • Consumer protection • E-commerce in India • e-commerce marketplaces

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021

Central Government has notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. Where will these rules be applicable? The new rules will be applicable to: All goods and services bought or sold through direct selling All direct selling entities offering goods ..

Tags: Consumer protection • Consumer Protection Act • Consumer Protection Act 2019

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

December 24: National Consumer Day 2021

The National Consumer Day is observed on December 24, every year in India. On this day, the President has given his assent to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Theme of the Day The National Consumer Day 2021 is being observed ..

Tags: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) • Consumer protection • Consumer Protection Act 1986 • Consumer Protection Act 2019 • National Consumer Day

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

GoI to establish Central Consumer Protection Authority

The GoI recently decided to establish Central Consumer Protection Authority under the Consumer Protection act, 2019. Consumer Protection Authority The authority protects, promotes and enforces rights of the consumers. It also regulates matters that are related to unfair trade practices, ..

Tags: CLAT • Consumer protection • Consumer Protection Act 1986 • Consumer Protection Act 2019 • Consumer rights

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Central Consumer Protection Authority

The union ministry of consumer affairs announced that the Central Consumer Protection Authority will be set up in the first week of April. Under which act is the CCPA to be constituted? The CCPA is to be constituted under the ..

Tags: Consumer protection • Consumer Protection Act 1986 • Consumer Protection Act 2019 • Ministry of Consumer Affairs