The CCPA is a regulatory body established to protect the rights of consumers by inquiring into violations of consumer rights, filing complaints and intervening in proceedings before consumer courts, and issuing safety guidelines.
- NDMA was formally constituted in 2006 under the provisions of the 2005 Act. - The NDMA is the apex body for disaster management in India. 319. Which of the following Ministry has recently announced to set up the Central Consumer Protection Authority?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Green Tribunal (NGT): Establishment, jurisdiction, and environmental justice)
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Answer: C. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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