The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd), as it published misleading advertisements in connection with the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022, PTI reports. The advertisement stated “216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022″, accompanied by names and photographs of students who had been successful in the UPSC CSE. The CCPA goes on to note that this is the second fine against Drishti IAS for similar claims. ---Advertisement---Therefore, even after previous penalties and warnings, Drishti IAS continued this behaviour for the 2022 exam, showing continued non-compliance and disregard for consumer protection possible under Section 2(9), Consumer Protection Act, 2019. So far, the CCPA has issued 54 notices to various coaching institutes for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, inflicting penalties of over Rs 90.6 lakh on 26 coaching institutes, and culminating in cease and desist orders to stop making misleading claims.