Question: In which country, announcement of the implementation of the National Gun Amnesty provision has been done for a period of 3 months?
(a) America
(b) UK
(d) Australia
(d) France
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-
- On June 16, 2017, the Australian Government announced the implementation of the National Gun Amnesty provision for a period of 3 months in the country.
- This provision came into effect from July1st, 2017.
- During this time period, people can submit unlawful weapons without any punishment.
- The reason for implementing this provision is the increase in the recent events of terrorist activities in which illegal weapons were used.
- This provision has been implemented with the aim of reducing the number of illegal weapons.
- Australia brought in a similar amnesty deal after the 1996 shootings in Port Arthur.