New Zealand's Abandoned Plan to Ban Smoking Quiz
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Which country was the first to introduce legislation to phase out the sale of cigarettes?

  • Canada
  • Israel
  • New Zealand (correct)
  • United Kingdom
  • What was the main reason given by the new Prime Minister of New Zealand for abandoning the plan to ban smoking?

  • The ban was unaffordable and the country needed the tax revenues from tobacco sales (correct)
  • The ban was unpopular with the public
  • The ban was unconstitutional
  • The ban would negatively impact the economy
  • Which country has recently become the first to require health warnings be put on individual cigarettes?

  • Israel
  • Canada (correct)
  • United Kingdom
  • New Zealand
  • What was the reaction of anti-tobacco groups to the New Zealand government's decision to abandon the plan to ban smoking?

    <p>They were critical of the decision, stating that it takes good and brave population-level policies to turn the tide on harmful products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country followed suit after New Zealand's plan to phase out the sale of cigarettes?

    <p>United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led the European Union to open an investigation into social media site X?

    <p>A surge in fake content being shared on the platform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to EU officials, what could result from X's failure to address the issues raised by the investigation?

    <p>A fine of up to five per cent of X's daily global turnover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measure has the EU advised social media site X to undertake in response to the investigation?

    <p>Implement proportionate and effective mitigation measures against disinformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action has social media site X taken in response to reports of hundreds of bogus accounts?

    <p>Removed hundreds of these accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislation governs the EU's probe into social media site X and other tech companies' handling of online content?

    <p>Digital Services Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

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