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On September 21st, Tropical Storm Beta is expected to bring severe weather to Texas and Louisiana, with heavy rains but not hurricane strength. In Mumbai, a residential building collapsed, killing at least 10 people, with more possibly trapped due to delayed repairs caused by COVID-19 lockdowns. Maharashtra state is heavily affected by the pandemic. On a lighter note, Schitt's Creek dominated the Emmy Awards, and Zendaya became the youngest to win Best Actress in a Drama for Euphoria. Other winners included RuPaul's Drag Race and The Last Dance documentary.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of Tropical Storm Beta on Texas and Louisiana?

It will bring heavy rainfall.

It will become a hurricane.

It will cause a heatwave.

It will dissipate before reaching land.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were repairs not carried out on the collapsed building in Mumbai?

Because of lockdown orders.

Lack of construction materials.

Due to financial constraints.

The building was deemed safe.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state in India is mentioned as being heavily affected by the coronavirus?

Kerala

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Tamil Nadu

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comedy series was a major winner at the Emmy Awards?

The Office

Friends

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Schitt's Creek

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became the youngest person to win Best Actress in a Drama at the Emmy Awards?

Millie Bobby Brown

Zendaya

Saoirse Ronan

Emma Watson