CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Every year 15th March is celebrated as the World Consumer Rights Day. World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F Kennedy, who sent a special message to the US Congress on 15th March 1962, in which he formally addressed the issue of consumer rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Consumer Day or Bharatiya Grahak Diwas is celebrated every year on December 24 with an aim to spread awareness about consumer rights and the power of a consumer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme for 2021 was “Consumer-Know Your Rights.” The Consumer Rights Day theme 2022 was “Fair Digital Finance.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Every Year 24th December is observed as National Consumer Day with a specific theme in India. On this day the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the president. The enactment of this Act is considered as a historic milestone in the consumer movement in the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised and accredited by the United Nations. For 40 years Consumers International has run the campaign, uniting the consumer movement to celebrate together.