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Case Study
British carmaker MG has confirmed the launch of a new affordable Electric Vehicle (EV) in India in the first half of 2023. The brand also revealed that this newly developed EV will come with an affordable price tag of around Rs 7-8 lakh.
Although the firm has not yet disclosed the details of the EV's body style, this new pure-electric offering will most probably compete against the Tata Nexon EV. Besides this, the MG's upcoming EV will utilise a new platform and could offer a sub-300 km of travel range on a single charge.
MG Motor has also announced that it will invest in nurturing young talents through its initiatives like the MG Nurture program. The carmaker plans to collaborate with 50 institutes through the program to train one lakh students on the latest technologies regarding EVs.
Electric cars produce zero exhaust emissions, which means they do not emit any harmful exhaust gases into the air. This can benefit the environment as exhaust gases can negatively impact various health conditions and also have an impact on climate change. EVs are more efficient, and that combined with the electricity cost is cheaper than filling petrol or diesel for your travel requirements. Using renewable energy sources can make the use of EVs more eco-friendly. They mainly reduce noise levels which are hazardous to human health.
[Source - auto.hindustantimes.com]
With reference to the case study answer the following question:
Explain the effects of pollution on human health.
Answer
Exhaust gases released by conventional vehicles contain harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, irritation in the airways, coughing and difficulty in breathing. Long-term exposure to polluted air may also damage the lungs and increase the risk of serious diseases like lung cancer. Air pollution can cause burning sensation in the eyes, headache, chest pain and strain on the heart. It may also affect the nervous system, leading to reduced concentration, weak memory and poor reflexes.
Noise pollution from vehicles is also harmful to human health. Continuous exposure to high noise levels can cause hearing problems, headache, stress, irritability and lack of sleep. It may also increase blood pressure and heartbeat.
Thus, Electric Vehicles are beneficial because they produce zero exhaust emissions and reduce noise levels, helping to protect human health and the environment.
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Briefly explain any five reasons required for the increasing need of consumer education.
Case Study
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified 'Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022' with an objective to curb misleading advertisements and protect consumers, who may be exploited or affected by such advertisements.
Keeping in view the sensitiveness and vulnerability of children and severe impact advertisements make on the younger minds, several preemptive provisions have been laid down on advertisements targeting children. Guidelines say that advertisement targeting children shall not feature any personalities from the field of sports, music or cinema and products which under any law require a health warning for such advertisement or cannot be purchased by children.
(Courtesy: PIB, Delhi)
With reference to the case study answer the following question:
Explain the various Consumer Rights as mentioned in the Consumer Protection Act.
Write a short note on the five beliefs of environmental ethics.
Acid rain essentially an outcome of aggressive industrialisation in the developed countries. In view of the above statement explain any two impacts of Acid Rain on the environment.