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

Detailed explanation-3: -World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on 15 March of every year. This day was inspired by a speech John F. Kennedy (former US President) gave on consumer rights on 15 March 1962 while speaking at the US Congress.

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.