CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country is set to abolish its exit visa system for all foreign workers by the end of 2019 as per the United Nation’s International Labour Organization(ILO)?
A
Qatar
B
Yemen
C
Oman
D
Kuwait
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) announced that Qatar will abolish Kafala, its controversial exit visa system for all foreign workers by the end of 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the law stipulated by the Qatar government (Article 7 of Law No. 21 of 2015), expats or employees are required to get their sponsors’ permission to leave the country at least three days prior to leaving. If they are permitted, then they need to apply for their visa cancellation to obtain an exit permit.

Detailed explanation-3: -The International Labor Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialised agency of the UN.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1900 the International Association for Labour Legislation was established at Basel, Switzerland, to promote child labour provisions as part of other international labour legislation.

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