Current Affairs 2nd September 2020
Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.
01. Businesses with an annual turnover
of up to __________ will be GST
exempt.
A. Rs 10 lakh
B. Rs 30 lakh
C. Rs 40 lakh
D. Rs 50 lakh
Answer: C.
Explanation: The Union Ministry of Finance announced that now businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs
40 lakh will be GST exempt.
● The Ministry added that those with a turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore can opt for the Composition
Scheme and pay only 1 percent tax.
● Earlier, only businesses with an annual turnover of Rs 20 lakh were exempted from GST tax.
02. Bangladesh is planning to start
the process of relocating
Rohingya refugees from the
crowded camps of Cox’s Bazar to
the newly built facility at ________.
A. St. Martin’s Island
B. Nijhum Dwip
C. Bhashan Char island
D. Lake View Island
Answer: C.
Explanation: Bangladesh is planning to start the process of relocating Rohingya refugees from the crowded camps of Cox’s Bazar to the newly built facility at Bhashan Char island after the
monsoon session.
● Bhashan char is an uninhabited island where the
government of Bangladesh has made shelter houses for one
lakh Rohingya refugees at an estimated cost of Tk. 2,300
crore.
03. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has
launched a mobile application
named as ________ to provide
career-related information to
aspirants.
A. Air Warriors
B. WINGS
C. MY IAF
D. DARE
Answer: C.
Explanation: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria launched a mobile application, “MY IAF”.
● The app will provide career-related information to those who want to join the Indian Air Force.
● The application, developed in association with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), provides
career-related information and details for those desirous of joining the IAF.
04. Which of the following group has
recently signed a loan agreement
for a USD 500 million Mumbai
Urban Transport Project-III?
A.Asian Infrastructure Investment
Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Asian Development Bank
D. New Development Bank
Answer: A.
Explanation: Centre, Maharashtra Government, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation and the Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a loan agreement for a USD 500 million Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III.
● This will improve the network capacity, service quality and safety of the suburban railway system in Mumbai.
05. Recently the first unit of the
Kudankulam Atomic Power Plant
has resumed power production.
Kudankulam Atomic Power Plant
is in ________.
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C.
Explanation: The first unit of the Kudankulam Atomic Power Plant in Tirunelveli district Tamil Nadu resumed power production.
● Initially, 400 MW power is being produced, which is expected to be increased to 1,000 MW in a phased manner.
● The first phase had been closed down for routine maintenance work last May and Indian and Russian scientists had
taken part in the exercise.
06. Recently, the Haryana Chief
Minister Manohar Lal has been
tested positive for COVID-19. He
represented _________
constituency in Haryana
Legislative Assembly.
A. Panchkula
B. Bhiwani
C. Ambala Cantt
D. Karnal
Answer: D.
Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal tested positive for COVID-19.
● He went for COVID test after the Union Minister Gajender Singh Shekhawat had tested positive,
with whom he had attended a virtual meeting with Punjab Chief Minister on Sutlej- Yamuna Link
Canal issue.
● He is the 10th Chief Minister of Haryana.
● He represented Karnal constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly.
07. The first UV Baggage Sanitization
and Wrapping machine has been
introduced at which of the
following railway station?
A. Indore
B. Ahmedabad
C. Patna
D. Agra
Answer: B.
Explanation: In Gujarat, Ahmedabad Railway Division has successfully introduced a Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping
machine at Ahmedabad Railway Station.
● It is a first of its kind across the Indian Railways.
● The baggage sanitization and wrapping machine set up under the Atmanirbhar Bharat concept ensure 360
degree sanitization of the luggage by using ultraviolet radiation.
08. Recently, eight-time Olympic gold
medalist Usain Bolt has been
tested positive for coronavirus.
What is his current world record
for 100m?
A. 8.72 seconds
B. 8.99 seconds
C. 9.16 seconds
D. 9.58 seconds
Answer: D.
Explanation: World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for
the coronavirus.
● He is a world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay.
● Bolt improved upon his second 100 m world record of 9.69 with 9.58 seconds in 2009.
● He has twice broken the 200 metres world record, setting 19.30 in 2008 and 19.19 in 2009.
09. Who among the following recently
released the book titled “Gastric
Cancer”?
A. Amit Shah
B. Dr Harshvardhan
C. Jitendra Singh
D. Randeep Guleria
Answer: C.
Explanation: Union Minister, Jitendra Singh has released a book on cancer named “Gastric Cancer”.
● The book has been edited by Dr Ashok K. Vaid.
● Ashok K. Vaid is a Noted Oncologist and was awarded Padma Shri in 2009 for his outstanding
work in the field of medicine.
10. Recently, Cameron White has
announced his retirement. He is
associated with which of the
following sports?
A. Football
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. Tennis
Answer: B.
Explanation: Australian all-rounder Cameron White has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket.
● He represented Australia in 4 Test matches, 91 ODIs and 47 T20Is.
