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Q7 · UPPSC current affairs · 16 September 2026 · News · Central Consumer Protection Authority Probe into Tech Deficiencies

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Consider the following statements regarding the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):1.It was constituted under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.2.It functions without any investigative wing, relying entirely on local police authorities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the CCPA was constituted under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to replace the older 1986 framework. Statement 2 is incorrect because the CCPA has an independent Investigation Wing led by a Director-General.

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