General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-31 04:00

2. Celtics’ Jonas Jerebko finalizes deal to acquire eSports team
3. Central bankers get tired of gold as lower exports cut cash
4. Central government employees will get bonus at revised rates for two years
5. Central Government Employees Will Get Pending Annual Bonus: Jaitley
6. Centre admitted that child marriages were taking place in India and decision to retain a girl's minimum age as 15 years to marry was taken under amended rape law
7. Centre enhances bonus to its employees
8. Centre has accepted most of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, to be implemented from January 1, 2016
9. Centre has taken decision on LEMO Agreement in an 'opaque' manner, alleges Congress
10. Centre has taken decision on LEMO Agreement in an 'opaque' manner, alleges Congress
11. Centre meting out step-motherly treatment to UP: Shankhlal Majhi
12. Centre to issue fifth tranche of gold bonds
13. Centurion Alex Hales relieved after batting heroics at Trent Bridge
14. Century-old Indian runner Mann Kaur defies age to win gold at Vancouver track meet
15. Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee along with Gen Dalbir Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff other senior civil &amp
16. Chairperson, councillors end sit-in dharna
17. ChampOne C1 with 4G LTE and Fingerprint Sensor Launched at Rs 501
18. Chance the Rapper couldn't contain his enthusiasm when Beyonce crashed his backstage interview at the MTV Video Music Awards.
19. Chandigarh [India], Aug. 31 (ANI): Defending its action against Sucha Singh Chhotepur, the Punjab unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said Wednesday that the former is still a member of the party, and has only been stripped off his responsibilities to ensure a fair and impartial probe into corruption charges levelled against him.
20. Change in the immune system can lead to success
21. Change rules to reflect 7th CPC recommendations: Government to departments
22. Chang was in the city to unveil and showcase Asus' largest range of premium products in Bengaluru market
23. Charlie Actor Mourns Gene Wilder
24. Chasing the world's biggest wave: Surfer turns to space technology to find the largest walls of water on Earth
25. Chautala belongs to Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and served as Haryana's chief minister more than once
26. Chennai Express jumps signal in Kerala
27. Cheongju City, Republic of Korea
28. Chicago is on track to cross a disturbing threshold and top the number of shootings and homicides in the city in 2015. It's not a war zone, but it helps explain why some people who live there call it Chi-raq, a name that draws an analogy between the city and Iraq.
29. Chicago officers have been recommended for firing in relation to the shooting death of teenager Laquan McDonald, Chicago police said.
30. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has filed administrative charges seeking to fire six officers involved in the fatal shooting of Chicago teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014, Chicago police said Tuesday.
31. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the Law and Judiciary department to seek legal opinion of the State Advocate General on booking govindas, who flouted the Supreme Court' s dahi hand...
32. Chief Minister inaugurates Collective Photo Exhibition at the Zoological Garden
33. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, on Tuesday, announced a scheme to screen newborns for hearing impairment. The State government has allocated Rs. 3.30 crore for the purpose. The pilot project would be lau...
34. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, on Tuesday, announced a scheme to screen newborns for hearing impairment. The State government has allocated Rs. 3.30 crore for the purpose.The pilot project would be laun...
35. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday announced that a new building with rooms, kitchen and dining space, classrooms and an industrial training facility, would be set up at the Observation Home in Ke...
36. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, on Tuesday, announced that the government would provide smart white canes to the visually challenged.The government has allocated around Rs. 1.58 crore for the purpose. Th...
37. Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said 500 'Amma Gyms' would be set up in rural areas to promote physical and mental health of youth, at an estimated total cost of Rs 50 crore.
38. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao had over three-hour-long meeting with Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan on Monday shortly after the Assembly ratified the Constitution amendment Bill for Goo...
39. Chief Minister launches health project
40. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday inspected the Devaraja Market, a portion of which collapsed on Sunday.
41. Chief Minister unveils oil paintings of all UP Chief Ministers and State Assembly Speakers
42. Child marriages are taking place in India: Ministry of Home Affairs to High Court
43. China's central government is trying to address its pollution problem and consolidate its numerous failing "zombie" companies with a single solution: legal proceedings.
44. China accounts for around 40% of the 242,000 SOCs that Dow Jones Risk and Compliance has identified globally to date, of which:
45. China aims to keep all eyes on climate change at summit with US
46. China allocates $22b to students in need of assistance in 2014
47. China an apt example of sustainable growth
48. China and India will be the demand drivers to keep the polyethylene market balanced going forward
49. China, ASEAN eye Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea —sources
50. China, ASEAN mark 25th anniversary of dialogue relationship
51. China Bank plans P20B fund-raising
52. China Bans Electric Scooters and Segways
53. China commissions high-capacity solar thermal power plant
54. China condemns suicide attack at its embassy in Kyrgyzstan
55. China Courts a Legal Solution to Its Regulatory Problems
56. China: Defense Ministry’s regular press conference on August 25, 2016
57. China downplayed the crucial Indo-US logistics defence pact as "normal cooperation" even as its state media warned that India's attempts to join US' alliance could "irritate" China, Pakistan or even Russia and bring "strategic troubles" for New Delhi.
58. China downplays Indo-US logistics defence pact
59. , China edition continuing its partnership with the World Poker Tour&reg
60. China formally launched on 28 August its new aero-engine company in a bid to bridge a long-standing industrial capability gap.
61. China Grants Clearance for Dell-EMC Merger
62. China has commissioned its first military air ambulance for cross-border army operations, naval missions and evacuation of wounded military personnel.
63. China has commissioned its first solar thermal power plant with high-capacity energy storage in the country's northwestern Qinghai province.
64. China has nothing to fear from Indo-US defence pact: John Kirby
65. China has nothing to fear from Indo-US defence pact: Kirby
66. China has nothing to fear from Indo-US defence pact: State Department
67. China has nothing to fear from stronger ties between India and the US after the two countries inked a key logistics defence pact, the Obama Administration has said.
68. China has nothing to fear from stronger ties between India and the US after the two countries inked a logistics defence pact...
69. China has nothing to fear from stronger ties between India and the US after the two countries inked a logistics defence pact...
70. China has set up a new state-owned aviation firm to help meet one its top tech goals: building a world-class aircraft engine.
71. China is glad to join hands with the new government of Canada to grasp new opportunities, opening a new era of bilateral development to better achieve win-win cooperation.
72. China-Japan relations 'improved, but still fragile'
73. China launches aero-engine company
74. China launches aero-engine company to boost self-reliance
75. China names new chief for Tibet in party reshuffle
76. China on Tuesday responded by offering qualified support to the military logistics agreement signed between India and the United States, which would enable both countries to use each other' s land, air...
77. China, Pakistan or even Russia and bring &quot
78. China remains largest contributor to global growth
79. China, Saudi Arabia ink cooperation deals
80. China's dissidents have urged US President Barack Obama to confront his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over the latter's worst human rights crisis since the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, during his visit to the country for G20 economic summit in ...
81. China's First Driverless Subway Line to Launch in 2017
82. China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned a car bomb attack on its embassy in Kyrgyzstan, which it said wounded three embassy staff, calling it an “extreme and violent attack".China also urged Ky...
83. China' s influence in the global metals markets just stepped up a gear after the owner of its top supplier of aluminum products agreed to buy Aleris Corp of the US for US$2.3 billion, marking the nation' s biggest-ever overseas purchase of a metals processor.
84. , China' s State Security service, is deploying in Djibouti.(...)
85. China tops 2nd Int'l Jungle Patrol Competition in Brazil
86. China, Turkey seal nuclear partnership
87. China ups military diplomacy game in Syria with Guan Youfei’s visit
88. China vice finance minister says no basis for long-term yuan depreciation
89. China, Vietnam should boost military cooperation: defense ministers
90. China, Vietnam should boost military cooperation: defense ministers
91. China wants to work with Vietnam on handling and resolving disputes properly to take bilateral ties to a new level, top military officer Fan Changlong said on Monday.
92. Chinese authorities have charged an American woman with espionage, after holding her since March last year. The news comes just days before U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in China for the G-20 summit, and at a time when Sino-American relations have been tense
93. Chinese authorities have indicted a U.S. business consultant on allegations she spied on behalf of a foreign government about two decades ago.
94. Chinese banks struggle to keep bad loans under control
95. Chinese cities shut down factories ahead of G20 summit
96. Chinese developer Greenland&#039
97. Chinese developer Greenland's diversification hits roadblocks
98. Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan hit in suicide bombing
99. Chinese Foreign Ministry condemns attack on embassy in Kyrgyzstan
100. Chinese, German navies vow to deepen cooperation
101. Chinese HongQi 12 (KaiShan 1) medium range, high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system
102. Chinese Military Claims HQ-9, HQ-12 and HQ-6 Air Defense Systems Ready for Combat
103. Chinese military commissions its 1st air ambulance
104. Chinese military to participate in ADMM-Plus multinational exercise in Thailand
105. Chinese official media attacks PM Modi for Balochistan remarks
106. Chinese-owned Volvo Car Group said it would recruit about 400 new engineers over the coming year to bolster development efforts in safety technology, autonomous driving and electrification.
107. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged efforts to build a strong and modern strategic support force for the Chinese armed forces.
108. Chinese scholars are "deeply disturbed" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent reference to Balochistan, a senior expert said as he warned of joint steps by China and Pakistan if an "Indian factor" disrupts the $46 billion CPEC, with the region as its hub.
109. Chris Brown arrested for assault with a deadly weapon
110. Chris Brown arrested for assault with deadly weapon 'after he pointed gun at woman'
111. Chris Brown arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon
112. Chris Brown's troubled past has led to public scrutiny and legal battles, and a recent incident with the police has people once again talking
113. Christchurch, New Zealand, which experienced an earthquake in 2011, is being rebuilt and construction will go on for another five or six years.As a resident, David G. Wareham, Associate Dean (Internat...
114. CIA agent was among Watergate burglars, documents reveal
115. CID arrests second suspect for hacking Lankan President's website
116. Citizen reviews: What did our Chennai audience think of Motley's 'Dear Liar' starring Naseeruddin and Ratna Pathak Shah?
117. Citizen reviews: What did our Chennai audience think of 'The God of Carnage'?
118. Citizen reviews: What did our Chennai audience think of Yuki Ellias's 'Yatagarasu' produced by J Productions and Dur Se Brothers?
119. Civic body launches campaign for eco-friendly Ganesh idols
120. Claiming an organic unity between the Vedic world view and modern science has been the agenda of Hindu nationalists from the very start. If modern science is nothing more than a minor tributary flowing into the ocean of Vedic spiritual science known to our rishis, it is Western science and scientists who should feel Veda envy. By MEERA NANDA
121. Claiming mantle of reform, Tokyo governor targets Tsukiji market
122. Clan wars of the past have destabilized both the Uzbek government and the region.
123. Clark development via PPP route pushed
124. Classmates band together in Nickelodeon' s new Live-Action series “School of Rock” premiering in Asia on Friday, 7 October
125. Class X student bags champion' s award
126. Climate change dominates Mountain Echoes Litfest
127. Clinical trial finds edoxaban to be equally effective as current use of warfarin.
128. Clinton's Broadband Plan Draws Criticism From Experts
129. Clinton's Indian-origin aide to separate from husband
130. Clock ticking, Trump finds himself in an ever-deeper hole
131. Closure of financial accounts under Rule 114H (8) of the Income-Tax Rules, 1962 under alternative procedure of FATCA
132. Cloud based tech: Vodafone, M&M, Bosch unite for DiGiSENSE
133. Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland&#8217
134. Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland’s Katla Volcano
135. CMC vice chairman visits troops in Xinjiang and Tibet
136. CM denies Pawar' s accusations on "illegal detentions' , defends ATS
137. CM inspects Devaraja Market in Mysuru
138. CM Mehbooba Mufti was addressing a function after inaugurating a new building of the Government Degree College at Nowshera.
139. CNN Projects that Marco Rubio will win the Florida Republican Senate Primary, and that Patrick Murphy will win the Florida Democratic Senate Primary. CNN's Manu Raju reports.
140. CNN's Amara Walker discusses gun violence and issues plaguing Chicago with Liz Dozier, Managing Director of Chicago Beyond.
141. CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with Miles O'Brien about a signal from a sun-like star, sparking speculation of alien life.
142. CNN's Moni Basu was on a ship in the Mediterranean in July as a crew rescued migrants trying to make the journey to Europe. She discusses her experience and the challenges of Europe's migrant crisis with CNN's Today's Amara Walker.
143. CNN's Richard Roth explains who John Hinckley Jr. is, and why he says he attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan.
144. Coastal areas in the State have been put on alert following a warning about the possibility of high surge waves for the next three days.The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOI...
145. Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for U.S. national anthem, triggers debate
146. Colin Kaepernick sparked a media firestorm on August 26 when he refused to stand for the national anthem before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
147. Colombia ceasefire to end half-century war in hours
148. Colombia: Final, Integral and Definitive Peace Accord
149. Colombo [Sri Lanka], Aug. 30 (ANI): The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sri Lankan Police on Tuesday arrested the second suspect for the alleged hacking of President Maithripala Sirisena's official website last week.
150. Color-Changing Skin Aids Climate Control and Communication
151. Combating terrorism and implementation of the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will also be high on the agenda of these meetings.
152. Come September 1, radiologists in the State will be joining the protest strike demanding relief from some provisions of the PC and PNDT Act they term “draconian”.The Indian Radiological and Imaging As...
153. Coming out against the resolution passed by the Sena-led BMC on compulsory yoga in civic schools, the Congress on Monday demanded the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena combine first improve the quality of educati...
154. Commending Singapore' s Development Advances, Secretary-General, at Management University Leadership Lecture, Says Region Must Look to Shared Common Future
155. Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman On Dalit Atrocities, Kashmir Issue & JNU
156. Commission finds party' s explanation on source of funds "unsatisfactory' 
157. Commission on Limits of Continental Shelf Concludes Forty-first Session
158. Commodities: Crude
159. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shuts India ops
160. Communication is the mantra for employee retention
161. Community quota list published
162. Community" star Alison Brie is teaming up with "Orange is the New Black" creator Jenji Kohan for a wrestling comedy.
163. Commuters hit as heavy rains lash Noida
164. Commuters in Mumbai hits hard today as Auto-rickshaws drivers go on strike
165. Company news
166. Compensation payout for mum left unable to open her jaw wider than 2cm after botched operation 
167. Competition Yields to Pragmatism in Kirkuk
168. Competitors slip and slide for gravy wrestling championships
169. Completion of the fully-integrated Core Stage is still targeted for the end of September next year.
170. Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA
171. comprehensive review&quot
172. Computer games found to be as good as drugs for relaxing youngsters
173. Concerned over Situation in Western Sahara, Secretary-General Calls on Parties to Suspend Any Action Altering Status Quo, Withdraw Armed Elements
174. Cong alleges recruitment scam; moves ACB against Goa minister
175. Congress accuses BJP-PDP govt of failing to revive Kashmir from paralysis
176. Congress, CPI (M) expresses concerns over LEMOA between India & US
177. Congress flays govt decision to not fully ban pellet guns
178. Congress Pitches For Dialogue With Separatists To End Kashmir Unrest
179. Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Vice President Rahul Gandhi and other leaders were asked by a Delhi court to respond to a fresh plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking certain documents from the party and Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) in the National Herald case.
180. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will undertake a three-day visit of his parliamentary constituency Amethi beginning Wedenesday, during which he is expected to rake up the issue of multiple development projects which have been stalled by the ...
181. Connect with Respect: Preventing gender-based violence in schools: Training Workshop
182. "Consequences for that transfer would be that it could be treated in the US tax system as a current tax payment that would allow Apple to deduct that EU tax payment from their US taxes' 
183. Conservation Has a Big Problem With Charismatic Carnivores
184. Consolidated profits of Tata Motors for the June 2016 quarter dropped about 57 per cent (over June 2015) to ₹2,260 crore. Profits were impacted due to adverse forex m...
185. Contention on the issue of employment to dependents of retired employees and workers in the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) resulted in a clash between the activists of Telangana Boggu Gan...
186. "Converted Christians still benefit from welfare schemes' 
187. Cooking a sensation at home