General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-03 02:00

1. A survey of science-related words used at the national conventions shows that neither party was particularly cognizant of science.
2. A swimmer from India practices at the Olympic swimming venue...
3. A Syrian rescue service operating in rebel-held territory said on Tuesday a helicopter dropped containers of toxic gas overnight on a town close to where a Russian military helicopter was shot down hours earlier&#8230
4. At 32, U.S. soccer player Ali Krieger is more than ready for her Olympic debut
5. At a Trump campaign event featuring VP nominee Mike Pence, the mother of an Air Force servicemember was loudly booed when she asked a question that was critical of Donald Trump and his comments about the family of a slain Muslim U.S. soldier.
6. At a Trump campaign event in Carson City, Nevada, featuring VP nominee Mike Pence, the mother of an Air Force servicemember was loudly booed when she asked a question that was critical of Donald Trump and his comments about the family of a slain Muslim U.S. soldier.
7. A team, led by researchers at the University of Virginia, showed participants video footage (illustrated, stock image), of a murder and violent conduct in sports matches.
8. A team of Special Cell working on drug trafficking received input that a Mumbai based supplier Faizan Supariwala was coming to receive the drug consignment at Greater Kailash (GK) II from where he was arrested on July 23, DCP Special Cell Sanjiv Yadav said.
9. A theory developed by mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki has baffled his peers for nearly four years, but now a glimmer of understanding hints at the deep nature of numbers
10. Athletes could be exposed to dangerous bacteria coming from local sewage and trash in Brazil's waters. CNN's Sanjay Gupta reports.
11. At least a dozen African National Congress (ANC) politicians have been killed in the lead up to South Africa's election. CNN's David McKenzie reports.
12. A traditional Kerala wedding extravaganza in fabulous Phuket
13. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for...
14. Aug 1The S&P 500 and the Dow dipped in afternoon trading on Monday, as a drop in oil prices dragged down energy stocks, while tech names Apple and Alphabet helped drive the Nasdaq higher.The S&amp...
15. Australia cuts rates to historic low of 1.5% to head off deflation
16. Australia's bad luck continues with four Olympic water polo players in quarantine
17. Australia’s central bank cut its cash rate a quarter point to an all-time low of 1.5 per cent on Tuesday, the second easing this year, as it seeks to defend the economy from creeping deflation and re...
18. Automobiliste gewond na botsing tegen verkeerslicht
19. A vaccine to treat lung cancer is being trialed in Cuba and has, to date, yielded promising results to prolong the life of patients suffering from the disease.
20. Aviation Minister to hold MPs’ meeting next week
21. A view of a flooded locality after incessant rains in Nashik on Tuesday...
22. A visit to Rio can be blissful, packed with beach sunsets, ice-cold cocktails and jaunts around the city.
23. Awareness campaign for ban on liquor sale
24. A weak dollar in the overseas market also boosted the rupee value even as traders stayed cautious ahead of GST debate in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, a forex dealer said.]]
25. A week after eight judicial officers of the State government tendered their resignation, the government on Monday appointed four new Additional Advocate-Generals (AAG) and a Government Pleader for the...
26. A woman in the US state of Florida tried to Snapchat a video of herself holding a gun but instead accidentally shot her cellphone, injuring her right hand, authorities said.
27. A woman working as a duty attendant in a prominent city based private hospital here was allegedly gangraped by two colleagues in the hospital premises, a police officer said today.
28. AXA, Alibaba and Ant Financial Services today said they have agreed to engage in a global strategic partnership to explore opportunities to distribute AXA’s insurance products and services through Al...
29. AXA, Alibaba, Ant Financial forge global distribution tie-up
30. Ayurveda vocology behind Guinness bids
31. Ayushmann Khurrana-Bhumi Pednekar film on track, says director
32. Babbar participated in Sonia Gandhi's roadshow in Varanasi who is expected to corner Modi over issue of cleaning of Ganga
33. Bad weather makes Assam tea output to nosedive in July, industry worried
34. Bandh for special status affects normal life in Andhra Pradesh
35. Bandh in Andhra Pradesh demanding special status
36. Bandh was observed in the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh today in response to a call given by the Opposition party, YSR Congress, and the two left parties in protest against the NDA Government's refu...
37. Bangladesh Announces Cash Rewards For 2 Terror Attack Masterminds
38. Bangladesh announces cash rewards for two terror attack masterminds
39. Bangladesh announces reward for information on masterminds of Dhaka attacks
40. Bangladesh: Govt orders shutting down of Peace schools
41. Bangladesh officials visit Manila to seek recovery of bank heist money
42. Banks Board Bureau cracks the whip on errant promoters; proposal to FinMin suggests asset sales to PSUs within a deadline
43. Banks in India and China will continue to face pressures on their asset quality, profitability over next 12-24 years, report said
44. Banks in India likely to reduce lending rates
45. Barack Obama delivers remarks to the annual national convention of Disabled American Veterans in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 1, 2016.
46. Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the controversial 12-nation trade deal, and said that he believes he has "the better argument" than the pact's foes, including Democratic presidential nominee Hillary ...
47. Barack Obama says Donald Trump 'woefully unprepared' to be president and lacks 'basic knowledge' and 'decency'
48. Barring palmolein and cotton refined oil which gained ₹2 per 10 kg each, all other oils ruled unchanged. Firm futures and renewed demand kept the volume higher. Local refineries kept their rates stea...
49. BCCI Appoints Markandey Katju to Interact With Lodha Panel
50. BCCI will take decision on Lodha panel recommendations: Sourav Ganguly
51. Beach volleyball’s all-time great has a new partner, April Ross, and a yearning for a fourth gold medal.
52. BEIJING  – China's Supreme Court said on Tuesday that people caught illegally fishing in Chinese waters could be jailed for up to a year, issuing a judicial interpretation defining those waters as including China's exclusive economic zones. An arbitration…
53. Beijing risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan warned...
54. Besides ensuring accountability, turnkey consultancy will be a big boost for those coming forward to take up the works as they will be assured of money.As multi-disciplinary...
55. Besides, profit-booking by speculators weighed on gold prices.
56. Bet You Can’t Count All the Birds in This Insane Photo
57. B. Geetha, Deputy Director of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, inaugurated a free training programme on servicing reverse osmosis water treatment plants, organised by the District Emplo...
58. Bharat Financial Inclusion dips on heavy volumes
59. Big beasts are facing an 'extinction crisis': Most of the planet's large animals could die out by 2100
60. Bihar VAT (Amendment) Bill passed in Assembly
61. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said he’ll do whatever it takes to defeat Donald Trump including escorting people to the polls himself.Campaigning with Hillary Clinton in Nebraska yesterday, ...
62. BJP asks Akhilesh govt to transfer Bulandshahr case to CBI
63. BJP criticises state's move to rename West Bengal
64. BJP demands CBI probe in Bulandshahar gangrape incident
65. BJP in action mode, as BSP chief Mayawati plans a visit to Una
66. BJP misleading STs over reservation of Assembly seats: Goa Forward Party
67. BJP Parliamentary Board likely to discuss change of guard in Gujarat following Anandiben Patel's resignation
68. BJP slams Nitish govt for non-implementation of PM Crop Insurance scheme
69. BJP today said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh should step down from the post in the wake of the Enforcement Directorate arresting his LIC agent and sending summons to his wife in a money laundering case.
70. Black Lives Matter activists are expanding their call for justice to a new target: the economy.
71. BMW launches 520d M Sport in India priced at Rs 54 lakh
72. BMW powers through Q2 with 11 percent profit rise
73. BMW profits rise on sales of 7-Series, SUVs
74. ‘Board will decide on Lodha panel reforms’
75. Bolivians honor Mother Earth with celebration
76. Bond investors book profits after yields fall
77. Bosch to manufacture two wheeler anti-lock braking system at Chakan from April
78. Boxer with Rio dreams in jail
79. Boxing bouts at Rio Olympics could be fixed: Report
80. Boyfriend accused of administering her folk medicine for abortion
81. Brahmin welfare corporation to implement two new schemes
82. Brasilia, Brazil — Soldiers in hazmat suits conduct a chemical attack drill outside the National Stadium, which will host the 2016 Summer Olympics soccer matches in Brasilia, July 28. Just a week before the opening ceremony for the Games on August 5, the government said it would bring in an extra 3,000 national guard troops, including retired police officers, to conduct security after a private security company said it had failed to hire enough workers to provide security checks at the gates of venues. Security concerns are high after recent attacks in France and the United States.
83. Brazilian Special Senate Committee rapporteur Antonio Anastasia on Tuesday called for the continuation of the impeachment proceedings against suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, local media reported.
84. Brazil Objects in Letter to Venezuela's Turn as Mercosur President
85. Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff looks on during signing of federal land transfer agreement for the government of the state of Amapa at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, April 15, 2016
86. Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium security lax
87. Breastfeeding benefits infant, say paediatricians
88. Bridging the gap between the quantum and classical worlds
89. Bringing Indian performance art, music and culture together under one roof for the benefit of students, non-government organisation Routes 2 Roots, in association with the Union Ministry of Culture, l...
90. Britain's government should do more to resettle Syrian refugees as well as strengthen border controls to clamp down on people smuggling as part of Europe's migrant crisis, an influential committee of U.K. lawmakers said in a report due to be published Wednesday.
91. British Olympic rower Graeme Thomas forced to withdraw with 'flu-like virus' hours after arriving in Rio
92. Brokers said a stronger possibility of passage of the long-pending GST Bill and sustained foreign fund inflows, influenced sentiments here.
93. Bryce Harper scratched from Nationals' lineup due to illness