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

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

A. India

B. Bangladesh

C. Nepal

D. Sri Lanka

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.

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Which country successfully launched the Long March-11 carrier rocket?

A. China

B. Russia

C. United States

D. Japan

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