Current Context: India is chairing the 9th Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy of the United Nations Trade and Development from 6–8 July 2026.
- The meeting is being held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
- India is represented by Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs.
- The meeting aims to strengthen global consumer protection laws and policies.
- It promotes international cooperation to safeguard consumer rights and sustainable consumption and responsible business practices.
- It addresses cross-border consumer disputes and mechanisms for dispute resolution.
Question:
Q1. The UNCTAD Consumer Protection Meeting, chaired by India in July 2026, is being held in:
a)Vienna, Austria
b) Paris, France
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) New York, USA
Answer: c) The meeting is being held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, from 6–8 July 2026.
