A committee constituted by the Government for Repairability Index in Electronics

Current Context: The Government of India has constituted a committee to develop a framework for a Repairability Index in the mobile and electronics sector.

• This committee, chaired by Bharat Khera, Additional Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), aims to empower consumers and promote sustainable practices within the tech industry.
• The Repairability Index will provide consumers with essential information about the repairability of products, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
• This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster longevity in product design and ensure the availability of spare parts even after products are discontinued.

Question:

1 Who is the chairperson of the committee constituted by the Government of India to develop a framework for the Repairability Index in the mobile and electronics sector?

• A) Amitabh Kant
• B) Bharat Khera
• C) Nandan Nilekani
• D) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Answer: B) Bharat Khera, Additional Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), has been appointed as the chairperson of the committee.