Indian-origin women attorneys have been appointed as judges in New York

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Question:Which Indian-origin women attorney was appointed as judge in
New York City courts?
(a) Deepa Ambekar
(b) Archana Rao
(c) Both (a)&(b)
(d) Zia Mody
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • In January 2020; two Indian-origin women attorneys have been appointed as judges in New York City courts.
  • These appointments have been made by the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
  • Judge Archana Rao is appointed to criminal court of New York and Judge Deepa Ambedkar is appointed to civil court in New York. These appointments were effective from 1 January 2020.

Links:
https://www.news18.com/news/world/two-indian-origin-women-appointed-judges-in-new-york-city-2448761.html
https://mediaindia.eu/diaspora/two-indian-origin-women-attorneys-appointed-as-judges-in-nyc/