Right to Repair Portal
09.07.2024
Right to Repair Portal
|
For Prelims: About Right to Repair Portal, Features |
Why in the news?
Recently, the Central government of India asked the automobile companies to join the unified Right to Repair Portal India.
About Right to Repair Portal:
- It aims to provide consumers with access to repair information for their products and reduce e-waste.
- It was launched by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) on National Consumer Rights Day 2022.
Features
- It provides information about the circular economy, which is the new economic model that focuses on repairing and reusing products, as opposed to throwing them away.
- The portal brings together information from different sectors, including automobiles, consumer durables, mobile and electronics, and farming equipment.
- All public information related to products, services, warranties, terms, and conditions, etc. will also be easily accessible through this portal.
- It gives consumers access to affordable repair mobile phones, appliances, and other electronic devices by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or third-party repairs.
- The aim is to offer a cheaper alternative to expensive replacements to customers, instead of buying new products altogether.
- The portal will carry information for enabling consumers to self-repair, knowing about authorized repairers, and promoting third party repairs.
- It will also benefit small repair shops, as a list of authorized third-party repairs will be provided.
- It also allows consumers to submit feedback and suggestions on products and services.
Source: Indian Express
Ques :- Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Repair Portal:
Statement-I
It is launched by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
Statement-II
It aims to offer a cheaper alternative to expensive replacements to customers, instead of buying new products altogether.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Answer A