Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 June 2023

d) It is a technique in which firms advertise only part of a product’s price and reveal other charges later at final billing.

Drip pricing is a pricing technique in which firms advertise only part of a product’s price and reveal other charges later at final billing.
· Deceptive online patterns are a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.

· A robust self-regulatory mechanism for the larger framework on online deceptive patterns is the need of the hour.

· Recently Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) released the guidelines on price Pricing

Key highlights of the guidelines

· The guidelines state that “quoted prices” in advertisements and e-commerce sites must include non-optional taxes, duties, fees and charges that apply to all buyers.

· When an ad or an element in an ad directly or indirectly implies one outcome of the consumer’s action but instead serves up another, it is misleading.

· Implying that quantities of a product or service are “more limited than they are” to create a false sense of urgency will be considered misleading.

· Guidelines is expected to create communication and systems that respect user autonomy, improve transparency and encourage well-informed choices.

· It will play a crucial role in fostering a more ethical and trustworthy advertising ecosystem and protecting consumer trust.

· The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a voluntary self-regulatory organization of the advertising industry in India.

Recently Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) released the guidelines on price Pricing to check ‘dark patterns’ such as non-declaration of the final price upfront or creating a sense of false urgency to woo consumers.

b) LGBTQIA+

The month of June, recognised worldwide as the Pride Month, is marked by many events across India to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

A Pride flag essentially represents the pride associated with LGTQIA+ social movements. For centuries people belonging to the community have had to fight for basic rights in countries across the world. The struggle continues in many countries. Uganda, for instance, recently passed a law criminalising the LGBTQIA+ community.

In India too, gay sex was decriminalised as recently as 2018. The Pride flag was used by activists, members of the community and allies as a symbol of resistance and acceptance.

c) Dubai

India’s first Women’s Kabaddi League (WKL) was inaugurated in Dubai. After the success of Men’s Pro Kabaddi League, this is a new beginning for women athletes. The league consists of eight teams, with a total of 96 players, each representing an Indian state. The winning team will be awarded a prize of approximately 0.5 million dirhams (equivalent to INR 1 crore).

a) Tamil Nadu

A celt, belonging to the neolithic period, was recently discovered in Poothinatham village in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu.
Archaeological excavations are being carried out by Tamil Nadu’s Department of Archaeology in the village. It was a significant discovery as the celt was used as either a plough or an axe, and was made of Doloraid stone.

b) Lebanon

India has won the Intercontinental Cup by defeating Lebanon at the Kalinga Stadium. With this victory, India registered its second win against Lebanon after 46 years. For India, Sunil Chhetri scored in the 46th minute and Chhangte in the 66th minute. India received $50,000 and runner-up Lebanon received $25,000 in prize money. India’s Sandesh Jhingan was adjudged Player of the Tournament.