International Conference on Consumer Protection

International Conference on Consumer Protection

Question: Where was the International Consumer Protection Conference organized for East, South and Southeast Asians in October, 2017?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Thailand
(d) South Korea
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • On October 26-27, 2017, India is organizing an International Conference on Consumer Protection for South, South East and East Asian Nations in New Delhi.
  • The Conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
  • The theme of this conference is “Empowering Consumers in New Markets”.
  • Secretary General, UNCTAD, Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi was also present in the conference.
  • The purpose of this conference is to provide consultation and suggestion for conserving consumers’ satisfaction and rights so that it can be further improved.
  • This conference is organized in the supervision of UNCTAD.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171928
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=171947
http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pms-address-at-international-conference-on-consumer-protection/?comment=disable
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/govt-working-on-new-consumer-protection-law-says-modi/article19924148.ece