World Consumer Rights Day 2026 – March 15

Current Context: World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) was observed worldwide on 15 March 2026 as part of an annual campaign to strengthen consumer protection and fair‑trade practices.

• It is promoted globally by Consumers International and marked in India by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs along with state consumer‑protection cells.
• Theme 2026: “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”, focusing on product safety in both online and offline markets.
• The day highlights the four core consumer rights – Safety, Information, Choice, and Heard – first articulated by John F. Kennedy in 1962.
• Activities in India included awareness campaigns, grievance‑redress drives, and social‑media outreach to empower consumers.
• The 2026 emphasis was on tackling unsafe or poorly labelled goods in e‑commerce, closing regulatory gaps, and strengthening enforcement of safety standards.

Question:

Q.1 Which of the following is NOT one of the four core consumer rights?
a) Right to Safety
b) Right to Information
c) Right to Choice
d) Right to Employment

Answer: d) The four core rights are Safety, Information, Choice, and to be Heard. Employment is not included.