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Current Affairs UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Which of the following neighbouring countries of India has banned free internet for social media in July, 2020 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Bangladesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bangladesh”.
The Regulatory body of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed telecom companies to stop free internet services to its subscribers for accessing social media.

The correct answer is Bangladesh. Bangladesh has banned free internet for social media in July 2020.

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