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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country’s government has introduced a Ministry for loneliness?
A
US
B
UK
C
Russia
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loneliness Minister Baroness Barran today held the first ever meeting with with her Japanese counterpart Minister for Loneliness, Tetsushi Sakamoto, to discuss how both countries are continuing to tackle the global issue of loneliness.

Detailed explanation-2: -The post was first held by Tracey Crouch, then from November 2018 to July 2019 by Mims Davies, and as of 2020 is held by Baroness Barran.

Detailed explanation-3: -With this in mind, I appointed Minister Sakamoto as Minister in charge of Loneliness and Isolation in February this year. In March, we implemented emergency measures worth 6 billion yen to support non-profit organizations (NPOs) and other groups.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nigel Huddleston is the minister responsible for the tackling loneliness agenda, as part of his wider portfolio as the Minister for Sport, Tourism, Heritage and Civil Society. DCMS continues to lead work to deliver the Tackling Loneliness Strategy, working in partnership with departments across government.

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