New Zealand's Abandoned Plan to Ban Smoking Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

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?

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

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

United Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

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

A surge in fake content being shared on the platform 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?

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

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

Implement proportionate and effective mitigation measures against disinformation Signup and view all the answers

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

Removed hundreds of these accounts 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?

Digital Services Act Signup and view all the answers

New Zealand's Abandoned Plan to Ban Smoking Quiz

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

Which country was the first to introduce legislation to phase out the sale of cigarettes?

What was the main reason given by the new Prime Minister of New Zealand for abandoning the plan to ban smoking?

Which country has recently become the first to require health warnings be put on individual cigarettes?

What was the reaction of anti-tobacco groups to the New Zealand government's decision to abandon the plan to ban smoking?

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

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

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

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

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

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

More Quizzes Like This

New Zealand: A Land of Diverse Attractions Quiz and Flashcards

New Zealand's Role in World War I

Current Events Quiz NZ: Test Your Knowledge

Racial Segregation in New Zealand

Upgrade to continue