General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-06 6

1. Ferdinand Mount's Tears of the Rajas and Jon Wilson's India Conquered emphasise the egregious aspects of British rule
2. Fethullah Gulen dismisses Turkey's arrest warrant
3. Fictional spy's return to big screen brings along crucial questions on mass surveillance and privacy
4. FIFA ethics committee have cleared president Gianni Infantino in the case of alleged misconduct over use of private flights.
5. FIFA President Cleared in Ethics Probe
6. Fifteen policemen were suspended and some of them booked for murder in Kanpur district after a Dalit youth was found dead in custody under suspicious circumstances on Thursday. A case has been reg...
7. Fifth fundamental force has NOT been found: LHC physicists say particle they thought would rewrite laws of physics was just a 'statistical burp'
8. Fifth Special Metropolitan Magistrate Visakhapatnam M. Venkat Rao has sentenced a motorist to four days of imprisonment for drunken driving. The accused was identified as B. Yella Rao (50), a resident...
9. File appeal against Delhi HC verdict, then we will hear you, SC tells AAP govt.
10. Final results of Takata air bag probe to take time
11. Finnish telecom equipment manufacturer Nokia said it aims to accelerate savings after costs of absorbing former French-American rival Alcatel-Lucent pushed it into a second-quarter loss.
12. Fire destroyed a fruit shop near Maharaja Nagar ‘Uzhavar Sandhai’ here in the early hours of Friday.Police said fire broke out in the fruit shop situated near the eastern boundary of the farmers’ mark...
13. Firm cuts full-year forecast for 2nd straight quarter
14. First in a Fleet: Amazon Reveals 'Prime Air' Cargo Jet
15. Fishermen, residents of north Chennai and activists vehemently opposed the third phase of expansion of Kamarajar Port in Ennore at a public hearing held on Friday.They raised issues including loss of ...
16. Five-fold jump in honorarium of Karnataka ZP presidents
17. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be back in action and faces Fabiano Caruana of United States in the first round of Sinquefield Cup here.
18. Flower decorators Show glass house for Independence Day Flower Show at Lalbagh Glass House...
19. Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at the dinner hosted by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Rio de Janeiro today:
20. Following the appointment of state unit chief Vijay Rupani as the next Chief Minister of Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asserted that the newly formed cabinet will continue the developmental work in the state and ensure that Guajarat ...
21. Following the massive traffic jam on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway last week, the Haryana government has decided to deploy over 1,000 traffic police personnel here for smooth traffic management.An anno...
22. Food: Hotels offer packages for Olympic fans
23. Footwear industry has immense potential to boost economy: Jaitley
24. For accelerated growth, broader recovery in domestic market critical as outlook for exports remains weak
25. Foreign Minister Steinmeier: Preventing a humanitarian disaster in Aleppo
26. Foreign Minister Steinmeier travelled to Moldova from Monday to Tuesday (25 to 26 July). His talks focused on the conflict in Transdniestria.
27. Forest cover lost on 1.8 lakh hectares: Minister
28. Forest fires: NGT asks UP, Uttarakhand to submit management plan
29. Former Adilabad MP and Telangana TDP national polit bureau member, Ramesh Rathod, on Friday accused the State government of ignoring farmers’ problems. This has resulted in farmers suffering a great ...
30. Former Bigg Boss contestant Sapna Bhavnani to come out with memoir
31. Former bureaucrat and his son accused of cheating 10 youths to the tune of Rs 1.30 crore.
32. Former CIA acting director says Donald Trump 'unwitting agent' of Russia
33. Former Egyptian Grand Mufti escapes assassination attempt in Cairo
34. Former governor Subbarao admits to 'inaction' for NPA mess
35. Former Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu arrested over coup link
36. Former Minister and Tiruvannamalai MLA E.V. Velu has demanded Government Arts College, Tiruvannamalai to admit more students as permitted by the Tamil Nadu Government in its order issued on July 11.In...
37. Former RBI Deputy Governor Anand Sinha joins IDFC Bank board
38. Former top CIA official slams Trump, calls him a danger to national security
39. Former Tumbleweed director picked to lead Young Families
40. For model Adriana Lima making the journey home to Rio is a pilgrimage.
41. For Nabin Lama, leaving Nepal after his annual home leave to return to his construction job in Saudi Arabia is not easy. What makes the journey bearable — even enjoyable — is the can of beer he can drink on the flight from Kathmandu.
42. For some athletes in Rio, Washington area is part of fabric of who they are
43. For the first time in five months, convoys from the United Nations refugee agency have reached non-Government controlled areas in Luhansk, in the easternmost part of Ukraine, carrying much- needed construction materials, kitchen sets and items for use in winter for thousands of people affected by the conflict.
44. For the second time this week, the trappings of executive power will provide a backdrop for President Barack Obama as he fields reporters' questions -- and likely takes another swing at Donald Trump.
45. For thousands of years, humans have practiced the intimate art of tattooing - but tattoo artists may soon have competition. A team of French designers has revealed the 'world's first tattoo by an industrial robot,' proving that these hulking machines can be put to delicate tasks. Footage of the event shows the yellow mechanical arm carving a neat spiral into a volunteer's leg, as he sits tightly strapped to a chair.
46. Forum for disabled protests seeking G.O. implementation
47. For wireless to wireless, the termination charges were reduced to 14 paisa per minute from 20 paisa earlier
48. Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Sonya Richards-Ross sits down with CNN to provide her unique perspective on preparation for the opening ceremonies.
49. Four-year-old run over by school van in Thanjavur district
50. France will not host European Road Cycling Championships
51. French designers build machine to give 'world's first tattoo by an industrial robot'
52. French police officer waiting outside the gate then interrogated them about their stay in Paris and said that he had no problem with them
53. Friday afternoon saw a steady stream of locals driving in all kinds of vehicles to this location, Priyadarshini Jurala Project, to feast their eyes on the swirling waters of river Krishna and feel th...
54. Friday: US secretary of state delivers first tranch of declassified documents relating to the US involvement in Argentina’s military dictatorship. Hezbollah fool top Israeli officials into giving interviews by claiming to be reporters for the BBC and Italian press.
55. From any angle the DB11 displays gorgeous proportions and a beautiful but faintly menacing stance that says 'don't mess with me.' The DB11 is a worthy successor to the outgoing 13-year-old DB9 and follows the styling route set by the DB10 which starred in the last 007 movie Spectre but never went into production. We put it to the test.
56. From a Punjab village comes the ‘Seenchewal model’, a community-led clean-up initiative, whose huge success has forced the Ganga and Yamuna taskforces to sit up and take notice
57. (From Asahi Shimbun) Confused foreign tourists in Japan’s hectic Shinkansen train stations will receive a helping hand with the often bewildering rail travel experience here courtesy of a smartphone app that translates station announcements into texts in several languages. Transcriptions ...
58. From electrification to chemical production, V. Seshasayee and his close friend R. Seshasayee laid the foundation of industrial growth in southern India
59. (From IANS) In the ever-evolving fashion world, try going bold with off-shoulder blouses, or do a sensual cover-up with a cape or even by adding a dash of style with a fusion jacket in the bridal season, say experts. Off-the-shoulder ...
60. From Important milestones to lives of freedom fighters, there’s so much to learn about the Indian independence struggle.
61. From important milestones to the lives of freedom fighters, there’s so much to learn about the Indian Independence struggle. The freedom that we enjoy today is made possible owing to the grit and dete...
62. (From Korea Times) In celebration of the 2016 Summer Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, hotels in Korea are offering packages for Olympic fans. The Westin Chosun Seoul is offering the Grilled & Grilled Package until Aug. 31. The package ...
63. From narrow gullies to huge craters, stunning new images of Mars reveal the planet's
64. From narrow gullies to huge craters, stunning new images of Mars reveal the planet's surface in mesmerising detail
65. (From PTI) Chinese officials say trans-Himalayan railway connecting Tibet with India and Nepal is economically and technically feasible as Beijing looks to make Tibet an ...
66. (From PTI) Chinese officials say trans-Himalayan railway connecting Tibet with India and Nepal is economically and technically feasible as Beijing looks to make Tibet an economic and cultural hub connecting China with South Asia. “The construction of a railway crossing…
67. (From The Philippine Star) President Duterte issued a “shoot-to-kill” order on Friday against politicians involved in illegal drugs, saying their unforgivable acts have plunged the ...
68. (From The Philippine Star) President Duterte issued a “shoot-to-kill” order on Friday against politicians involved in illegal drugs, saying their unforgivable acts have plunged the country into a crisis. Duterte, who has vowed to end the narcotics trade and criminality…
69. Frowning upon the Delhi government's multiple petitions, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Aam Aadmi Party...
70. Fujitsu PH, Aspect Software collaborate to accelerate cloud offerings
71. Funny mistakes in Bollywood blockbusters
72. Game of Thrones" actor Sean Bean will be joining forces again with celebrated screenwriter Jimmy McGovern for a new BBC drama "Broken".
73. Gary Johnson and Jill Stein had filed suit seeking entry to presidential debates; for now, they're losing that fight.
74. Gautam Adhikari: Why this US presidential election matters for the world, more than any other
75. Geeks win millions for teaching computers to battle each other
76. Geetanjali Krishna: Inspiration in a Bombay local
77. Gene doping in sport could make the Olympics fairer and safer
78. General Fang Fenghui (L), chief of the Joint Staff Department of China's Central Military Commission, meets with Major General E. A. Cobidrzoda, Tajikistan's first deputy defense minister and chief of general staff of Tajikistan Armed Forces in Urumqi, capital of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on August 4, 2016.
79. General Fang Fenghui, member of China's CMC and chief of the Joint Staff Department of the CMC, met with Major General E. A. Cobidrzoda, Tajikistan's first deputy defense minister and chief of general staff of Tajikistan Armed Forces in Urumqi on August 4.
80. Gio Gonzalez dominates, Trea Turner homers as Nationals stay hot, 5-1
81. Gisele Bundchen has a message ahead of her Rio Olympics appearance
82. GiseleBundchenhasamessageaheadofherRioOlympicsappearance', 'width
83. Give #KayakSofa the gold medal for Olympic hashtag now
84. Glasses and an employment application
85. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd today reported 2.92 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 160.61 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016-17.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1...
86. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare posted a net profit of Rs 160.61 crore for the quarter ended June 30, up 3 per cent from Rs 156.05 crore in the same period previous fiscal. However, the company’s ...
87. Glittering opening ceremony kicks off 2016 Olympics
88. Global software and Cloud major Oracle India on Monday announced a corporate citizenship collaboration with State Bank of India (SBI) and launched the 'D-Change' programme which will support education and learning, women's empowerment and rural skills development in the country.
89. Global warming could release waste from Cold War military base buried in Greenland ice
90. Global warming threatens to release nuclear waste from Cold War base in Greenland
91. Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar told the House: 'There cannot be a fool proof solution on this issue but people in general will have to be made aware about their responsibilities.'
92. Goatherd couple beats leopard to death
93. “God knows what happened,” Deputy Chief Minister-designate Nitin Patel tells The Hindu when asked why he didn't make it.
94. Going on a Gold hunt
95. Golden gun once owned by Nazi leader G\F6ring is up for auction
96. Golden Gun That Belonged to Top Nazi Heads to Auction
97. Gold futures up at Rs 31,820 on firm global cues
98. Gold futures were up 0.13 per cent at Rs 31,820 per 10 grams as traders raised bets amid positive cues from global markets.
99. Gold little changed ahead of US non-farm payrolls report
100. Goldman predicts copper ‘storm’ on slowing demand
101. Goldman Sachs exits from Eveready Ind
102. Gold prices inched up Rs 50 to Rs 31,100 per 10 grams, largely on the back of positive global cues and increased buying by jewellers to meet festive demand at the domestic spot market.
103. Gold prices shine on global cues, silver above Rs 47,000
104. Gold rates
105. Gold was little changed in Asian trade early on Friday as investors awaited US jobs data, due later in the day, and the precious metal remained on course for a second straight weekly gain. Spot go...
106. Good news, singletons! Married people are less resilient and have worse social lives than those without a partner
107. Google aims to take net users in India to 1 billion mark
108. Google's addictive 'Fruit Games' mark the start of the Olympics
109. Google celebrates Rio Olympic with 2016 Doodle Fruit Games
110. Google executive quits self-driving car project
111. Google Executive said this is possible by making Internet more accessible and affordable, which the company is trying to do through its initiatives like free Wi-Fi.
112. Google Loses A Top Self-Driving Car Executive
113. Google Nexus Sailfish is likely to feature a 5-inch Full HD display and will come with a headphone jack
114. Google Nexus Sailfish leak reveals 5-inch Full HD display, Android 7.0 Nougat
115. Government Decisions
116. Government fixes an inflation target of 4 percent for five years
117. Government has decided to set up a panel with members from power and railway ministries among others to fast-track railway clearances for construction of electricity transmission projects in the count...
118. Government notifies inflation target of 4% till 2021
119. Government pegs inflation target at 4% for 5 years
120. Government said the Sebi maintains a constant vigil, and in case of any abnormality, takes appropriate action against the concerned entities
121. Government school students have expressed their concern at the Delhi government's Chunauti 2018 programme...
122. Govt examining suggestion to phase out Rail Budget
123. Govt formally adopted Rajan's consumer price inflation target of 4% with 2% points elbow room on either side
124. Govt. ignoring farmers’ problems: TTDP
125. Govt implements CPI target of 4%, cementing Raghuram Rajan legacy
126. Govt notifies inflation target for next five yrs
127. Govt pegs inflation target at 4% for five years
128. Govt removes safeguard duty from 37 steel products
129. Govt school students upset over Chunauti 2018 initiative
130. Govt sets inflation target at 4%
131. Govt to setup panel for transmission projects
132. 'Granny', the world's oldest killer whale, is STILL swimming in the Pacific: 105-year-old orca was alive before Titanic sank
133. Gravity is weaker than it should be – a new theory suggests that’s because the universe is full of invisible particle families which ignore each other
134. Greek Olympic Athlete Fails Doping Test
135. Greenland Ice Melt Could Expose Hazardous Cold War Waste
136. Green panel made the remarks for not ensuring cleanliness and proper disposal of untreated sewage in the river Yamuna near the Taj Mahal
137. Group counselling session on relationships
138. GSK Consumer Healthcare net profit up 3%
139. GSK Consumer profit up 3%
140. GST beneficial in long-term, says Basu
141. GST passed after a decade: Political leaders react