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1. Renowned fashion designer Satya Paul passed away on January 6, 2021. He was known for giving a modern look to which traditional outfit? 
a) Saree 
b) Dhoti 
c) Suit 
d) Lehenga 

2. Protestors violated the security of which nation’s Parliament on January 6, 2021? 
a) India 
b) France 
c) UK
d) US

3. Which state rolled out the launch pad scheme? 
a) Telangana 
b) Bihar 
c) Uttar Pradesh 
d) Madhya Pradesh 

4. The centre has decided to form a committee for the protection of language, culture and land of which region? 
a) J&K
b) Ladakh 
c) Puducherry 
d) Lakshadweep 

5. When will the second nation-wide mock drill for covid-19 vaccination be launched? 
a) January 10th
b) January 8th 
c) January 12th 
d) January 11th 

6. Joe Biden won how many electoral votes to confirm his victory in the US Presidential Elections 2020? 
a) 306
b) 310
c) 300
d) 280

7. When will Joe Biden be sworn-in as the next US President? 
a) January 15th 
b) January 21st 
c) January 20th 
d) January 29th 

8. Justice Hima Kohli has been sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of which High Court? 
a) Bombay 
b) Madras 
c) Allahabad 
d) Telangana 

Answers

1. (a) Saree 
Renowned Fashion designer Satya Paul passed away on January 6, 2021. He was 79. He was known for giving a contemporary and modern look to the Indian saree. 

2. (a) US 
The US Capitol building saw incidents of violence and destruction when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building and breached its security to enter the premises. The lawmakers had to be evacuated to safety. 

3. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh government launched the launch pad scheme for the welfare of the young boys and girls coming out of the child care institutions. 

4. (b) Ladakh
The centre has decided to form a committee for the protection of the language, culture and land of the Union Territory of Ladakh. 

5. (b) January 8th 
The second nation-wide dry run of COVID-19 vaccination will be conducted on January 8, 2021. It will be conducted in all districts across the country except in Haryana and UP. 

6. (a) 306
Joe Biden won 306 Electoral College votes, sealing his win in the US Presidential Elections 2020. In comparison, President Trump won 232 votes.

7. (c) January 29th
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the next President of the United States on January 20, 2020. The outgoing President has pledged an orderly transition of power even though he disagrees with the result. 

8. (d) Telangana 
Justice Hima Kohli has been sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.