Question: When is the National Consumer Rights Day observed?
(a) 25 December
(b) 27 December
(c) 24 December
(d) 14 December
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- National Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on December 24.
- The day aware consumers of their rights and responsibilities so that to safeguard them from exploitation and unfair trade practices.
- On this day the Consumer Protection Act 1986 came into force after receiving the presidential assent.
- 2020 theme of the day is New features of Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
- Section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides for the establishment of Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.firstpost.com/india/national-consumer-rights-day-2020-all-you-need-to-know-about-theme-significance-of-jago-grahak-jago-campaign-9142301.html#:~:text=National%20Consumer%20Rights%20Day%20is,of%20their%20rights%20and%20responsibilities.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1642422