General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 20160712

1. The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft C-17 carrying Indian nationals from war-torn South Sudan landed in New Delhi this morning.Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel received Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retd.) VK Singh, who was leading ...
2. The International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases (ICND) just drew to an end in Toronto. Among the many questions addressed there were these: How diverse can the neurological complications after a Zika infection be? How long does the virus survive in the body? How is the spread of the infection developing world-wide.
3. The International Container Transshipment Terminal here has recorded 29 per cent growth in box handling during the first six months of this year.A statement issued by the company on Thursday said that...
4. The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 43.79 per barrel (bbl) on 14.07.2016.
5. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has organized a two day National Workshop on Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) under Swachh Bharat Mission on July 15th, 16th, 2016.
6. The National Green Tribunal has directed the Assam government to expeditiously prepare a detailed project report (DPR) on measures to curb growing wildlife casualties due to vehicular movement on the National Highway-37 passing through the Kaziranga ...
7. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to submit a detailed status report on the installation of rain water harvesting systems (RWHS) in residents welfare associations in the state.
8. The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Centre as well as the Odisha Government on the incident after taking suo motu cognizance of the death of five innocent tribals in Kandhamal which took place last Friday.The commission ...
9. The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has issued a scathing legal rebuke of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea. This stunning decision pits the international legal order against the power of a rising China, with significant ramifications for both the international legal system and for the geopolitics of Southeast Asia. Whether law can constrain power now turns on how China, the United States and other countries in the region use the new decision.<div class
10. The planned speakers at the Republican National Convention include Heisman-winning quarterback Tim Tebow, Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Peter Thiel, the billionaire Silicon Valley entrepreneur.<div class
11. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya on July 10, 2016.
12. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received on his arrival, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya on July 10, 2016.
13. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being seen off by the Deputy President of Kenya, Mr. William Ruto, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya on July 11, 2016.
14. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi seen-off, on his departure from Julius Nyerere International Airport, in Dar es Salaam city, Tanzania on July 10, 2016.
15. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi signing the visitor's book, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya on July 10, 2016.
16.  The projects were announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK this week. One hopes to use CubeSats to build a GPS navigation system for the moon (illustrated).
17. The role of the Cygnus spacecraft in resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS) saw its long term future gain a boost on Monday, with a contract agreement between Orbital ATK and Thales Alenia Space for nine additional Pressurized Cargo Modules (PCM). The news comes as the next Cygnus awaits on news for when it will rejoin forces with the Antares rocket.
18.  The scan of the South Downs National Park, Sussex, revealed farming networks (in red) far more advanced than what most historians thought Britons were capable of before the Romans.
19. The sources said the decision to suspend the mobile services has been taken to prevent anti-national elements from spreading any misinformation.
20. +The sources said the decision to suspend the mobile services has been taken to prevent anti-national elements from spreading any misinformation.
21. The State Platform for the Common School System suggested to the Centre the formation of a new committee to formulate the draft national education policy (NEP) at their national convention on ‘evolvi...
22. The stock was trading higher by 3% at Rs 732 on the National Stock Exchange at 09:27 AM.
23. The tele-density of Odisha is 69.38% compared to the national average of 79.67%, official sources said quoting the latest report of the Telephone Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).
24. The two chambers of commerce in the city that have been campaigning for land acquisition for the expansion of Calicut International Airport in Malappuram district see a positive step forward in Chief...
25. The two Indian Air Force C-17 aircrafts, bringing back hundreds of Indians stranded in war-torn South Sudan, will reach the national capital today."Both aircrafts are reaching Delhi via Thiruvananthapuram. First flight will land there around 5 am ...
26. The uptrend in the stock of Punjab National Bank that had begun from the May low of ₹71 is gaining momentum. The stock surged 6.3 per cent on Thursday breaking a key resistance around ₹129 decisively...
27. Three track and field athletes, including veteran triple jumper Renjith Maheswary, booked Rio Olympics berths with national record breaking performances in the 4th Indian Gran...
28. To avoid accidents owing to LPG gas tankers by the roadside on National Highways in the night, oil companies will be parking the tankers in a two-acre land in Golitottu village near Nellyadi. The repr...
29. Today's Pick: Punjab National Bank (English) by Lavanya Prabhakaran
30. Today's Pick (Tamil): Punjab National Bank
31.  Tourists visiting the Chugach National Forest in Alaska were stunned when a huge iceberg created a wave after it toppled over and emerged from the water. At first glance, the glacial blue tip is barely visible above the surface (top left). But in a matter of seconds the vast mass of the iceberg started to tip, forcing the majority of the glacier into the air. The moment it began to move, the group of tourists who had visited the lake looked on in amazement as it came crashing down and created a wave (top right). Up to 90 per cent of an iceberg is usually hidden underwater, but following this incredible phenomenon, the whole glacial mass was there to be seen (bottom left and bottom right).
32. Was 'Pompeii of the Fens' a hub of international trade? Finds at 3,000-year-old settlement reveal treasures from the Middle East
33. Zee News :India National
34.  The eighth international wheat seminar on the theme of “New Ideas and Innovation for Growth” will be inaugurated on Sunday in Goa.Around 300 delegates from the wheat and wheat based industries are ex...
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38. 6,500 books collected under The Hindu’s donation drive
39. Pokemon Go has become a smartphone craze in the countries where the game has been released—but those don’t yet include Japan, the nation that brought Pokemon child-friendly monsters into the world.
40. After days of bloodshed in South Sudan, an uneasy truce is in effect in the world's youngest nation, where soldiers slaughtered dozens last week.<div class
41. Alerts on mandatory vaccinations
42. Amid increasing speculation surrounding his participation at the Rio Olympics, the Spanish Olympic Committee chief has confirmed that 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will represent his nation at the global spectacle.The 30-year-old, who is ...
43. A new case of caste discrimination has come to light after a Dalit woman in a Kanpur village alleged that the authorities of a temple, where she had gone to offer prayers, cleansed the temple with 'Gangajal' after she left.The incident is alleged to ...
44. Anthony Anderson reacts to the Emmy nominations for his show "black-ish."<div class
45. Art of the imagination
46.  Australia's leading scientists have declared the end of AIDS as the country joins a small number of nations that have successfully beaten the syndrome.
47. Australia's top scientists declare the end of AIDS - as the country joins a number of nations in 'beating the deadly epidemic'
48. Aziz Ansari has made history as he has become the first Indian-American actor to land a lead comedy-acting Emmy nomination for his series "Master of None".
49. BJP continues to leads opposition in Karnataka assembly demanding Karnataka minister K J George's resignation after Deputy SP M K Ganapathy alleges harassment by him and t...
50. Blood donation camp for women
51. 'Black, White and Blue': How to move forward in a nation divided
52. Celebrate Bastille Day with France's most beautiful destinations
53. Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Emmy Nomination For Playing O.J. Simpson Is Puzzling To Say The Least
54. Emmy Nominations Snub 'Orange Is The New Black,' Lady Gaga, 'The Leftovers' And So Many More
55. 'Game Of Thrones' Stars React To Their Emmy Nominations
56. HBO gets most Emmy nominations
57. How Science Is Resurrecting the Religious Imagination
58. Michigan Schools: An Example Of Needed Vigilance Nationwide
59. Moving forward in a nation divided
60. Netflix Grabbed Nearly All The Emmy Nominations Among Streaming Shows
61. Nominations leave major networks as odd men out
62. Off The Beaten Path Honeymoon Destinations for an Adventurous Couple
63. 'People v. O.J.' scores nominations 
64. The 2016 Emmy Nominations Highlight 'Game Of Thrones,' 'American Crime Story' And 'Veep'
65. Tony Blair's Ruination, And Hillary Clinton's Real Problem
66. Will The Next Natural Disaster Doom The Nation's Energy Grid?
67. Centre for Environment Concerns has come up with System of Water for Agriculture Rejuvenation, a technology that waters plants in a measured way
68. Dikshit had initially refused to accept the nomination as it is widely considered to be a losing battle for the Congress
69. Diphtheria: preventive vaccination camp held
70. Fantasy drama TV series "Game of Thrones" has ruled the Emmy nominations this year by getting nominated in as many as 23 categories.
71. FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, file photo, Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk delivers a speech at the Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. Musk, under pressure after a fatal crash involving one of his electric cars, went on Twitter Sunday, July 10, 2016, to say he¿s working on another ¿Top Secret Tesla Masterplan.¿¿ He said he hoped to publish details later in the week. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
72. Former Trump University instructor James Harris told students that he was Donald Trump's "top nationwide instructor and mentor" and "his number one guy." But he was a "top guy" for his salesmanship, not his real estate expertise.<div class
73. For over a century Nice has been the go-to destination for holidaymakers and artists. Now it has been plunged into darkness.<div class
74. France attack: Nation reels after another night of carnage; reports say more to come
75. French President Francois Hollande addresses the nation after a truck drove into a crowd of people killing more than 70 people on Bastille Day in Nice, France.<div class
76. Game of Thrones, People vs OJ Simpson top Emmy nominations
77. 'Game of Thrones' receives 23 nominations; Aziz Ansari nominated for the first time for 'Master of None'.
78. Game of Thrones, The People v OJ Simpson lead Emmy nominations
79. +Game of Thrones, The People v OJ Simpson lead Emmy nominations
80. Gamma-ray bursts, or GRBs, are some of the most violent and energetic events in the Universe. Although these events are the most luminous explosions in the universe, a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, NASA’s Swift satellite and other telescopes suggests that scientists may be missing a majority of these powerful cosmic detonations.
81. +Gamma-ray bursts, or GRBs, are some of the most violent and energetic events in the Universe. Although these events are the most luminous explosions in the universe, a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, NASA’s Swift satellite and other telescopes suggests that scientists may be missing a majority of these powerful cosmic detonations.
82. Ganapathy case: Poojary demands CM’s resignation
83. 'GoT' earns a leading 23 Emmy nominations
84. GoT hails at Emmy once again, with 23 nominations
85. Having spent nearly seven years as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, says that his desire to serve the nation, bring joy and happiness to the people of the country, and also be an inspiration to folks from ...
86. HBO fantasy drama "Game of Thrones" has received 23 nominations at the 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, while true-story series "American Crime Story: The People vs OJ Simpson" trails closely behind with 22 nods.
87. Here are just some of the verbal grenades Boris Johnson has thrown at others nations<div class
88. India’s IT professionals are moving to non-traditional destinations in droves in search of the right work-life balance. Voiceover: Varghese K. George; Production: Ramakrishnan M.
89. In view of World Blood Donors Day, an exclusive blood donation camp was organised for women in Vellore and about 90 units of blood were collected.The camp, organised by District AIDS control society, ...
90. Japanese Emperor Akihito is thinking about stepping down because of his advanced age -- a move that would mark the first abdication of the nation's monarch in about 200 years -- Japanese state broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.<div class
91. LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's sporting decline has left the vast South Asian nation that once prided itself on producing the world's best hockey and squash players facing up to an Olympics for which none of its athletes have qualified.
92. +LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's sporting decline has left the vast South Asian nation that once prided itself on producing the world's best hockey and squash players facing up to an Olympics for which none of its athletes have qualified.
93. Lauding India's most recent public health achievements, World Health Organization (WHO) presented certificates declaring elimination of yaws and maternal and neonatal tetanus to Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda."India's ...
94. Leonardo DiCaprio has long been a champion for environmental causes, now he has announced 15.6 million dollars in grants for conservation efforts.Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which boasts donations of more than 59 million dollars since it was ...
95. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story," a TV mini-series exploring racial tensions that strained the criminal justice system 20 years before Black Lives Matter, dominated the Primetime Emmy nominations on Thursday along with HBO's medieval fantasy "Game of Thrones."
96. +LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story," a TV mini-series exploring racial tensions that strained the criminal justice system 20 years before Black Lives Matter, dominated the Primetime Emmy nominations on Thursday along with HBO's medieval fantasy "Game of Thrones."
97. Nominations for the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced Thursday morning. Looking ahead to this particular awards show should start with a quick look back.<div class
98. Once again, the power-and-blood fantasy saga 'Game of Thrones' hails with 23 Nominations in the 68th annual Prime time Emmy Awards.While the show received a record 12 Emmys last season, this year too it bags nominations for an array of categories ...
99. OneOrlando Fund releases formula for distributing $17 million in donations
100. +OneOrlando Fund releases formula for distributing $17 million in donations
101.     On the basis of result of the written part of the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2016 held by the Union Public Service Commission in June, 2016, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Interview/Personality Test:-
102. Over 1.20 lakh suspects have been arrested in China in a nationwide campaign against theft, robbery and fraud since April, an official statement said today.
103. Pakistans envoy to the UN pushed for the probe into the killings in Kashmir, says a press release issued by the Pakistani Mission to the United Nations.
104. 'People v. O.J. Simpson,' 'Game of Thrones' lead Emmy nominations
105. +'People v. O.J. Simpson,' 'Game of Thrones' lead Emmy nominations
106. Police have arrested Hindu Munnani activists when they attempted to take out a ‘Padayatra’ to the residence of AIADMK MP A Anwar Raja, demanding his resignation for acting against the provisions of In...
107. Pooja Thakur, who led Guard of Honour for Barack Obama, alleges discrimination
108. "I would not allow people to come in from terrorist nations. I would do extreme vetting," said Donald Trump, while criticising President Obama and Democrat Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for their open border policies.
109. Refuting charges of caste discrimination, the priestess at Chaturbhuj Temple in Mangalpur village of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city have said that cleaning of the premises is a regular affair.The clarification came after Dalit women alleged that the ...
110. +Aryl amination using ligand-free Ni(II) salts and photoredox catalysis
111. >The nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, the highest honors in U.S. television, were announced on Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
112. +The nominations for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, the highest honors in U.S. television, were announced on Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
113. Rubbishing Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's assertion that black day must be observed on July 19 in wake of the killings in Kashmir, Defence Expert Raj Kadyan on Friday said that political dialogue between the two nations must start."Prime ...
114. Says India will strengthen cooperation with France and other nations in the fight against terrorism
115.  Science educator Bill Nye took a tour of a new Noah's Ark attraction in Kentucky that he has called a danger to the nation's science education.
116. Scientists have created an algorithm that can identify drug combinations to treat fungal infections that have become resistant to current drug treatments. This new study represents a strategy for treating complex diseases and finding new uses for existing drugs.
117. South Asian nations holding a Track 2 diplomacy meeting in Nepal will discuss ways to prevent Pakistan from becoming a roadblock for the regional trade, specifically for India.The South Asian countries, mainly SAARC nations, are holding a two day ...
118. Spate of BJP resignations due to Maoist threats in Chhattisgarh
119. Teresa May officially appointed UK Prime Minister after resignation of David Cameron on Wednesday; May elected leader of Britain's ruling Conservative Party after David Camero...
120. Terming Wani's killing as an assassination, Pakistan said the Indian forces were resorting to heavy handed tactics
121. The anti-Donald Trump movement was dealt a resounding defeat late Thursday night, as any realistic hopes of keeping the New York billionaire from winning the nomination slipped away with a series of votes in the small but powerful Rules Committee.<div class
122. The attack comes eight months after Islamic State terrorists attacked Paris nightspots, killing 130 people and dealing a hard blow to tourism in one of the world’s top destinations.
123. The CPI (M) State unit will conduct a series of demonstrations on Friday as part of the party’s nationwide agitation against price rise and unemployment.In a release, its State secretary G. Ramakrishn...
124. The district recorded a pass percentage of 52.66 in the SSC advanced supplementary examinations held from June 16 to 29. In the results announced on Thursday, 2858 out of the 5427 appeared for the exa...
125. The Emmy nominations displayed TV's diversity on multiple levels, spreading the wealth among a dizzying variety of networks and streaming services. But there was an odd man out in the voting: broadcast television.<div class
126. The formula for distributing more than $17 million in donations to victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting was released Thursday.<img src
127. The II PU supplementary examination on Kannada was held amidst bandh in Kodagu on Thursday.“Out of the 128 students who had registered for the exam, 102 wrote it,” said T. Swamy, Deputy Director of Pr...
128. The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) district unit here organised a preventive vaccination camp for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in the district in the wak...
129. The new game is hooking both kids and adults thanks to a combination of nostalgia, augmented reality, focus on exploring real-world locations.
130. Theresa May wields the axe on Cameron's Notting Hill set in 'most ruthless cull in modern British political history' with Michael Gove among nine ministerial sackings or resignations
131. The second round of counselling of the Common Entrance Test (CET) commenced on Thursday without the seat matrix for medical and dental seats.Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) officials said they ...
132. The UK side is in disarray and first must choose a new leader now that Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his resignation
133. The very first bony fish on Earth was susceptible to arthritis, according to a new discovery that may fast-track therapeutic research in preventing or easing the nation's most common cause of disability. The finding contradicts the widely held belief that lubricated joints enabling mobility -- called synovial joints -- evolved as vertebrates ventured onto land.
134. : Thirteen candidates remain in the fray for the by-polls in three wards on July 28, after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations on Thursday afternoon. After scrutiny of nominations, as many as 1...
135. This is the first official interaction between both the sides since Britain decided to exit from the 28-nation bloc through a general referendum
136. Top leaders from 49 nations, including India, observing a minute of silence following the deadly truck attack in the French city of Nice that killed over 80 people.
137. United Nations civilian staff have begun returning to the peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara, signaling the apparent end of a dispute sparked by the UN chief's use of the word "occupation" to describe Morocco's annexation of the territory in ...
138. U.S. President Barack Obama will sign legislation passed by Congress aimed at combating a nationwide epidemic of heroin and other opioid addictions, the White House said on Wednesday.
139. WHO felicitates India for yaws, maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination
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143. The accelerated completion of the first milestone under the CRS2 contract award marks significant progress for SNC and the Dream Chaser program, noted Mark N. Sirangelo, corporate vice president of SNC’s Space Systems business area.  We are thankful for the support we’ve received from NASA.
144. 97 highway projects entailing ₹1-lakh crore investments ready to be awarded: NHAI chief
145. A man, who lost a leg after the autorickshaw he was travelling in got hit by a negligently driven vehicle, has been awarded over Rs seven lakh compensation by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) here.
146. A. Mugesh, student of Department of Civil Engineering of Knowledge Institute of Technology, has received the ‘ICTACT Student Innovator Award 2016’ for his project ‘Innovative Study on soil Stabilizati...
147. At this time, DARPA anticipates to award the XS-1 contract to one provider only.
148. California-based UST Global has won the ATD BEST award for learning and talent development. The company has a development centre here. Presented by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), BES...
149. Carmelo Anthony told the world he was taking a stand even before he, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James stood solemnly Wednesday in black tuxedos making a call to action at the ESPY Awards.<div class
150. Cartesian Consulting, a home grown global consulting firm specialising in marketing analytics, has been awarded two coveted awards in the categories - "Excellence in Industry Application" in Retail and "Best Practices in Emerging Technologies" at ...
151. Cartesian Consulting bags two coveted Big Data and Analytics awards
152. ESPY Awards start with a call to action
153. Stars on the red carpet at the Tony Awards
154. Civil Engineering student receives innovator award
155. FACTBOX - Key nominees for the 2016 Emmy Awards
156. +FACTBOX - Key nominees for the 2016 Emmy Awards
157. Filmmaker, animator and theatre artist Gitanjali Rao will introduce an assorted series of short films on love. These include her award-winning films like
158. Google Scholar co-founder Anurag Acharya and potential successor to Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain will be felicitated with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Kharagpur this month.
159. Government is working on granting deemed university status to Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) whose students have been demanding they be awarded degrees instead of diplomas.