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2024-01-27 National

665.

Which country's Parliament recently approved the 'Online Safety Bill,' facing opposition criticism over concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech?

India

Bangladesh

Nepal

Sri Lanka

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The Sri Lankan Parliament approved the 'Online Safety Bill,' securing 108 votes in favour and 62 against after a two-day debate. The bill leads to the establishment of the Online Safety Commission with the authority to make punitive rulings on offences.