CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which bill was passed in the lok sabha, that seeks to establish the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to protect and enforce consumer rights?
A
Consumer Protection Bill
B
RTI
C
Consumer Awareness Bill
D
Consumer Guidance Bill
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan on July 8, 2019. The Bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act , 1986.

Detailed explanation-2: -In news– CCPA completed its two years of glorious establishment on July 24, 2022. It was established to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers. It was constituted under section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 that replaced Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

Detailed explanation-3: -About Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA): CCPA is a regulatory body established in 2020 based on the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. CCPA works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Consumer Protection Act 1986 was replaced by the Consumer Protection Bill 2019, which was introduced by the minister of food and public distribution, and consumer affairs Mr Ram Vilas Paswan in the Loksabha.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Consumer Protection Bill, 2015, was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 10, 2015 by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan.

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