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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has signed the “anti-terrorist” legislation adopted by the lower and upper houses of parliament in June 2016.
A
China
B
Russia
C
US
D
UK
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The official title of the USA PATRIOT Act is “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001.” To view this law in its entirety, click on the USA PATRIOT Act link below.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Terrorism Act 2000 defines terrorism, both in and outside of the UK, as the use or threat of one or more of the actions listed below, and where they are designed to influence the government, or an international governmental organisation or to intimidate the public.

Detailed explanation-3: -Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, commonly known as TADA, was an Indian anti-terrorism law which was in force between 1985 and 1995 (modified in 1987) under the background of the Punjab insurgency and was applied to whole of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Parliament of Canada passed Bill C-36, the Anti-terrorism Act, on December 18, 2001.

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