General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-08 4

1. Iran Executes Nuke Scientist Accused of Being U.S. Spy
2. Iran has executed an Iranian nuclear scientist detained in 2010 when he returned home from the United States, after a court convicted him of spying for Washington, a spokesman for the judiciary said ...
3. Iran has executed an Iranian nuclear scientist detained in 2010 when he returned home from the United States, after a court convicted him of spying for Washington, a spokesman for the judiciary said on Sunday. &#8220
4. Iran Has Executed a Nuclear Scientist Whom It Convicted of Spying for the U.S.
5. Iran has executed Shahram Amiri, a nuclear scientist it convicted of divulging state secrets to the U.S., its judiciary confirmed.
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7. Iran nuclear scientist, Shahram Amiri, in US spy mystery reportedly executed
8. Iran says it executed a nuclear scientist for spying
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10. Iran says it executed nuclear scientist in US spy mystery
11. Nick Glass travels to CERN in Switzerland to meet the scientists who are exploring how the universe and us came into being
12. Now that really IS a lightbulb moment! Scientists discover new form of light that could revolutionise computing and quantum physics
13. Scientist executed
14. Scientists at the Delhi University have claimed to have increased Bt cotton’s level of resistance to pests, by combining two genes which improve its production of Bt toxins.
15. Scientists discover 930 genes related to alcoholism
16. Scientists invent vibrating glove to bring cinema to life
17. Scientist suggests agave and cactus plantation in barren lands.
18. Shahram Amiri’s whereabouts were kept hidden by Iran; Scientist’s father believed that he was held in a secret detention centre.
19. Society, culture and peer pressure are all known to affect your sexual behavior, but scientists are realizing that your genes are also involved.
20. Tehran hangs nuclear scientist who 'spied' for US
21. Tehran hangs nuclear scientist who ‘spied’ for US
22. The yummy fish delicacy on your plate is contributing significantly to global warming and climate change.Fisheries scientists of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi, have estimated that f...
23. Why do we wake up stiff in the mornings? Scientists discover the answer 
24. Why snakes are so long: Scientists discover that a gene in serpents is 'switched on' for longer - and it could help people with spinal injuries
25. Vice-premier stresses scientific and technological innovation
26. Agastya, Honeywell unveil science education scheme
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28. Initially, the institute will have three branches including computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering
29. In the first half of 2016, China made a series of remarkable achievements in science and technology fields.
30. ONGC on recruitment drive for 417 posts; invites GTs at E-1 level in Engineering & Geo-Sciences
31. Tata Trusts has announced signing of an agreement with the US-headquartered biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences to explore collaboration to tackle the viral hepatitis in the country, a release stated.Under the Memorandum of Understanding ...
32. What Donald Trump has said about science – and why he’s wrong
33. A handful of financial-technology startups are arming powerful trading firms and exchanges with devices that shave precious nanoseconds off stock-market bets.
34. Apple Inc, which is spending US$850 million on a 130-megawatt (MW) solar farm near San Francisco over 25 years, can begin selling power into wholesale markets in the latest foray by a technology company into the energy business.
35. A revolutionary technology could see the end of people leaving forgotten clothes gathering dust in wardrobes - because the garments will send messages if they haven't been worm in a while.
36. A space-faring real-life thriller shows that that global communication isn't the goldmine it seems – and the best technology doesn't always succeed
37. How to use technology to manage your home better, improve lifestyle
38. Modern imaging technology has proven ho...
39. Security teams at every major technology company—and many smaller firms, too—are scrambling to protect users from password hacking.
40. Selan Explorations Technology to hold board meeting
41. Shotang hires Krishan Nagpal as VP - Technology
42. Technology encompasses every aspect of our lives today, from smartphones to tablets, and even smart home appliances. Some easy ways to incorporate it into your home, lifestyle.
43. Technology: Humanoid robot Pepper gets dressed up to do any business
44. Technology: Humanoid robot Pepper gets dressed up to do any business
45. Telit, a company into the IoT (Internet of Things) technology business has tied up with Tech Mahindra to develop solutions in that line of business.The agreement includes combining and integrating Tel...
46. The 1987-91 batch of the Alagappa Chettiyar College of Engineering and Technology (ACCET) celebrated ‘Sangamam91’, its silver jubilee reunion, here on Sunday, not just to share the nostalgic memories ...
47. The Tone Analyzer uses linguistic analysis to detect and interpret emotions. The technology can now be used to detect subtext in text and emails - all you need do is enter your text into the website.
48. CALIFORNIA, U.S. - Google’s self-driving car division suffered three losses this week after the division’s CTO and technical lead, Chris Urmson made his departure from the company official. Two ...
49. Search for Technics amplifier in NewsNow Classifieds » Electronics
50. Technical checks and balances need to be supplemented with critical human intervention to avoid lapses.
51. Technical snag grounds all Delta flights in US
52. 200-car convoy blocked UP road, Mantri booked
53. 6 juveniles booked under POCSO Act for fighting
54. A district court judge in Australia's New South Wales state has ordered a man to pay $150,000 in damages for writing a defamatory Facebook post that ruined a motel owner's life.
55. Amitav Ghosh’s book convincingly explores the range of factors underlying the general indifference to global warming
56. Aspiring author whose body lay undiscovered for five months died without knowing first book was to be published
57. As we celebrate Book Lovers’ Day on August 9, students from different cities talk excitedly about their favourite books.
58. Barley futures decline on profit-booking
59. Bengaluru Poetry Festival: Poetry books are not always financially viable, say publishers
60. Book buffs all
61. Can Facebook app aid Alzheimer's caregivers?
62. Considering the sale of 3,000 poetry books at the two-day Bengaluru Poetry Festival, one would assume that sales of poetry books, in general, are quite good. But poets, publishers and booksellers col...
63. Considering the sale of 3,000 poetry books at the two-day Bengaluru Poetry Festival, one would assume that sales of poetry books, in general, are quite good. But poets, publishers and booksellers coll...
64. Crackdown on 'cow vigilantes': Gau Raksha Dal chief booked
65. Danish photographer Daniel Rye lays all bare in a new book on his 13-month ordeal in Syria.
66. Facebook Live, the company\92s real-time video-broadcasting feature, is available in the Android and iOS versions of the Facebook app...
67. Facebook Live vs. YouTube Live vs. Periscope
68. Five boys and a girl, all Dalits, booked for pelting children with stones, using abusive language
69. Harry Potter and son are on center stage in scriptbook from J.K. Rowling and company
70. Man Ordered to Pay $1,50,000 For a Defamatory Facebook Post
71. Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook plans commercial launch of rural WiFi
72. Micromax Canvas Lapbook L1160: Good looking, great for light work
73. Off bite - What's on their bookshelf?
74. Poetry books are not always financially viable: publishers
75. Punjab: Gau Raksha Dal chief booked
76. Punjab: Rajpura police book cow vigilantes after video surfaces on social media
77. Rare Superman comic book auctioned for nearly USD 1 million
78. Researchers are carrying a new study to see if an innovative Facebook web app can help provide much-needed support to unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease.
79. “Sales from shipments to bitcoin operators that were past due would be booked
80. Since Mr McNeil's book was finished on June 1, numerous new findings have offered further cause for concern about Zika's arrival in the United States
81. US declassifies its ‘playbook’ for drone attacks
82. Watson Supercomputer gets hidden insights from 15 million pages of medical content, including more than 200 medical textbooks. The computer combines Artificial Intelligence and analytical software to perform as a question answering machine.
83. With an increase in business-consumer interaction on mobile messaging platforms, 53 per cent of consumers today prefer shopping with a business they can message, a survey by social media giant Facebook has revealed.
84. Hidilyn Diaz’s family, friends celebrate historic win at Rio Olympics
85. Jamie Oliver celebrates birth of fifth baby with wife Jools
86. Rafael Nadal, of Spain, celebrates winning a rally at the net against Federico Delbonis...
87. TV stars celebrate Friendship Day on Instagram
88. Accusing the State government of bungling its legal strategy regarding the Mahadayi water dispute, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MP, has demanded that the government stop playing politics.Instead of trying to...
89. Each party has its own strategy to cash in on the gravity of the situation.
90. Explaining the Congress' strategy in the Lok Sabha, where the Goods and Services tax (GST) Bill will be tabled today, Leader of Ppposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge said his party would take a similar stance as it had taken in the Rajya Sabha, ...
91. State bungled its legal strategy: Rajeev
92. Inaugural Strategic Dialogue by China- Afghanistan militaries held in Beijing
93. Saffron Industries announces change in directorate
94. The Enforcement Directorate has identified assets worth over Rs 6,000 crore which it plans to attach as part of its fresh action against liquor baron Vijay Mallya in connection with a money launderin...
95. A brilliant bowling performance from the Jamaica Tallawahs saw them dismiss the Amazon Warriors for 93 in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final to secure their second title, the first team to do so.The Amazon Warriors lost their wickets with ...
96. Actress Leslie Jones is set to auction off her red dress which she wore at the Los Angeles premiere of "Ghostbusters".
97. Actress Leslie Jones, who essays Patty Tolan in the all-female reboot of the 1984 classic "Ghostbusters", is auctioning the dress she wore during the film's premiere.
98. Filmmaker Woody Allen's Amazon series, starring Miley Cyrus, has been titled "Crisis in Six Scenes" and it will premiere on September 30.
99. Leslie Jones to auction 'Ghostbusters' premiere dress
100. Premier highlights innovation far and wide
101. Vice-premier attends China-ASEAN education event