General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack

1. 04 Oct 2016 | Vienna, Austria,2016--The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at $46.64 a barrel on Monday, compared with $44.63 the previous Friday, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. (
2. 10 Indian startups to participate in Japan's largest IT forum
3. 13 global schools set sights on new capital region
4. 1-4 Infantry Regiment Soldiers earn their way into prestigious club
5. 16 designers to re-interpret Chanderi at opening show of AIFW SS&#039
6. 16 Innovative Cybersecurity Technologies Of 2016
7. 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers set sail in Poland
8. 17cr trees planted to increase green cover in Bihar
9. 18 prisoners taken on a spiritual trip to Rishikesh, Haridwar say they felt a change in their lives
10. 200000 Afghan refugees return in exodus from Pakistan: UNHCR
11. 2016 Spirit of Hope Award Winners Honored
12. $22m X Prize to make Avatar a reality: Contest to create machines that can 'allow people's consciousness to be transported instantaneously'
13. 22nd convocation of National Institute of fashion technology, NIFT was held on Tuesday.
14. 2,300 KM border with Pakistan to be sealed soon
15. 2,300 KM international border with Pakistan to be sealed soon
16. 2,500 photographs on display
17. 25 new roads to be developed under TenderSURE
18. 2 more yrs of terrorism left in me: Pak Army Chief
19. 2 October &#150 India today ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, bringing the treaty's entry into force "tantalisingly" close.
20. 2 October &#150 The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned two improvised explosive device (IED) detonations on civilian vehicles that killed 19 people in Helmand and Badghis provinces in recent days.
21. 2 North Korean officials in Beijing seeking to defect to Japan: report
22. 30% of very poor children live in India: Unicef
23. 3 October &#150 From a decades-long conflict which has seen an ever-growing number of civilians killed to rooting out corruption among government bodies, Afghanistan has been facing a range of challenges with the international community’s assistance – and many of these topics will be discussed at a gathering in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Wednesday, 4 October.
24. 3 October &#150 The United Nations’ torture prevention body has urged Kazakhstan to focus more on the rehabilitation of prisoners rather than punishment, as part of efforts to ensure that people deprived of their liberty are protected against torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
25. 3 October 2016 – Adequate housing is a universal human right and should be at the centre of the urban policy and in the physical centre of the city, senior United Nations officials said today, marking the 2016 edition of World Habitat Day.
26. 3 October 2016 – Evidence is increasing that climate change is taking the largest toll on poor and vulnerable people, and these impacts are largely caused by inequalities that increase the risks from climate hazards, according to a new report launched by the United Nations today.
27. 3 October 2016 -- From a decades-long conflict which has seen an ever-growing number of civilians killed to rooting out corruption among government bodies, Afghanistan has been facing a range of ...
28. 3 October 2016 – In the wake of a referendum that defeated the peace accord signed by the President of Colombia and the country’s largest rebel group just days ago, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the parties for their determination, saying he believed peace could still be achieved and that all Colombians who had committed to ending the 50-year conflict should not be discouraged.
29. 3 October 2016 – Speaking at a press conference in the United Nations Office in Geneva today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once again called for the political will to end the Syrian conflict, while also sharing his reflections on the nearly 10 years he spent as the top UN official.
30. 3The rupee rose marginally, by two paise, to end at 66.59 against the US dollar on mild selling of the American currency by exporters and banks. The domestic currency hovered in the 66.45-66.60 ra...
31. 40th Pacific Armies Management Seminar comes to an end in Malaysia
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33. 47th International Film Festival of India to help grow strong film market
34. 4 lessons from Trump's tax returns
35. 4 Life Lessons Shown in Both “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “WILD”
36. 4 October &#150 After a Singaporean teenage blogger was sentenced to jail for his social media posts, a United Nations human rights expert today warned that it is “exactly the wrong kind of message that any government should be sending to anybody, but especially to young people.”
37. 4 October &#150 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, is seriously concerned about the human rights situation in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a spokesperson from the High Commissioner’s Office (OHCHR) said today.
38. 4 October 2016 – Addressing the plenary of the European Parliament, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called its members to approve a speedy ratification by the European Union (EU) of the Paris Agreement on climate change and to help lead the world to a better future.
39. 4 October 2016 – Children are more than twice as likely as adults to live in extreme poverty, with nearly 385 million children worldwide experiencing that condition, according to a new analysis from the World Bank Group and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
40. 4 October 2016 – The human rights calamity unfolding in Syria’s eastern Aleppo city demands bold new initiatives, including proposals to “limit the use of the veto” by the permanent members of the Security Council, the top United Nations human rights official declared today.
41. 4 October 2016 – The security situation in Darfur, Sudan, remains volatile and the humanitarian impact of the conflict significant, the top United Nations peacekeeping official said today, calling on the Government of Sudan and the international community at large to address the current challenges in the country.
42. 4 women from minority community killed in Pakistan
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45.     5 Comics to Read Now That You’re Done Watching
46. 5 takeaways from the RBI policy
47. 5 Ways To Lock Down Your Login
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51. 6-year-old Jacob Hall was shot at a South Carolina elementary school died Saturday after being shot at Townville Elementary school with another student and a teacher.
52. 7,000 Indian sites hacked, claim Pak rookies
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55. 74th Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Foundation Day lecture held
56. 750million (USD 980 million) to Afghanistan for improving health, education and security in the country.
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58. 7 apps to do more things with your smartphone using WiFi
59. 7ATC visits historical site of largest WWII airborne operation
60. 7 Money Quotes From the Vice Presidential Debate
61. 7th Korean Service Corps awarded Best Company Maintenance in U.S. Army
62. 800 crore pilot Metrino project moves ahead under NHAI Act
63. 80s? 60s? 2000s? An economic battle of the decades
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71. 90% of Indian IT decision makers admit to being digital hoarders: Veritas Data Hoarders research
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74. 9Apps joins Disney to offer 300 mobile games in India
75. 9Apps, part of Alibaba Group, on Friday tied up with Disney Indias Interactive business to host and promote over 300 popular mobile games from its catalogue.
76. A 14-year-old school student in the US has been arrested and charged with making an anonymous "terroristic threat" on social media against a school.
77. A 24-year-old student on his way to college on Monday was brutally assaulted by unidentified assailants at the Kottupuram MRTS station.Tyron Michael from Tondiarpet is a second-year Master of Social W...
78. A 40-year-old woman was burnt alive while the house in which was living was completely gutted due to a suspected blast of a refrigerator following a short circuit at Gulvady village near Kundapur on O...
79. A 66-year-old man was arrested by the Anchuthengu police on Tuesday for alleged sexual abuse of a four-year-old girl.The police said the accused has been identified as Paulose of Anchuthengu. He has b...
80. Aadhaar now mandatory to get cooking gas subsidy
81. AAP Celebrates 'Jashn-e-Sarso' To Oppose GM Mustard
82. AAP govt reasserts support to PM, Army
83. AAP reasserts support to PM Modi and Army
84. A baby robot designed to invoke an emotional connection has been unveiled in Japan, as the country stands at the forefront of world’s aging population.
85. A balloon with a message written in Urdu threatening India of dire consequences was found in a field today at Tibba village in Kangra district, police said.
86. A barely passing grade from a former special agent in charge of the NYC FBI cybercrimes division for failing to create deterrents and policies that encourage self defense.
87. A battery of Russian S-300 air defence missile launchers has been transported to Syria, Russias Defence Ministry said in a statement. Its sole purpose is to defend a Russian naval base and warships, the ministry added.
88. A blog post from the Republican National Committee published before the vice presidential debate declared Mike Pence the winner of the debate. CNN's Jake Tapper reports.
89. Aboitiz Power buys into coal-fired plants for $1.2bn
90. About eight armed persons barged into the house of Vasudeva Asranna, one of the hereditary Moktesaras of Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, in the early hours of Tuesday and decamped with 82 sovere...
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92. A case study of three service members who saw Navy doctors found their use of pornography to be connected to erectile dysfunction.
93. ACB sleuths raid houses, offices of five government officials
94. ACB sluthes raid house, office of five government officials
95. According to industry sources, the bidding activity has touched the 100 per cent level, a development that is being interpreted by certain sections of the industry.
96.     According to Iraqi military source, Iraqi army forces thwarted an attack by Daesh terrorist fighters in the recently recaptured Qayyarah district.
97. According to locals massive firing has been heard from the area. ]]
98. According to Misra, GSAT-19 will act as a “test satellite” for the 4,000 kg GSAT-11 that is expected to eliminate cable-wires and connect televisions and other communication devices to all Indian homes through high-speed wireless service.
99. According to MSIM, India's current account and trade deficits have witnessed dramatic improvement from the peak level in the quarter ended December 2012.
100. According to the American Cancer Society approximately 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed each year. Yet, the sun does contribute to the production of Vitamin D, which is necessary for bone health, and perhaps even useful in preventing some cancers. So how does one know how much sun exposure is enough? Now researchers have developed a color-changing wearable that can notify users of their total exposure, allowing them to achieve a balance. A user wears the 0.5" by 0.5" millimeter sized flexible patch and is notified of total UV exposure by the change in color. When the sensor turns orange, the user has reached the World Health Organization recommended daily dose of Vitamin D.
101. According to the former deputy head of the Ukrainian State Fiscal Service (SFS), Ukraine is used as a transit country…
102. According to the official, Japanese Encephalitis has spread in 21 villages under six blocks of Malkangiri district.]]
103. According to the officials, the terrorists were believed to have entered the establishment through the adjacent BSF camp but were not able to breach the 46 Rashtriya Rifles camp.
104. According to the police commander in Kunduz, the ...
105. According to Bansal, Indian carriers are increasingly looking at these solutions to address mounting last-mile bandwidth demands, decreasing subscription revenues and rising backhaul transit costs.
106. A century-old cultural practice of procession of Sakthi Patam is alive in Masulipatam thanks to the youth who have never given up the cultural practice and love to glorify it every yea...
107.     A computer generated image of the Finnish Navy's future 'Squadron 2020' ('Laivue 2020') offshore patrol vessel. Four will be brought into service, to replace seven ships being withdrawn. Source: Finnish MoD
108. Acres of greenery to soothe your eyes and loads of information about native flora ... that’s what a visitor to the Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park gets
109. Action sought against officials for demolishing tyagi’s property
110. Activist dares Naidu to set up n-plant in Capital
111. Activist Mazdak Dilshad Baloch expressed satisfaction with the Indian response to the "Baloch appeal", saying Modi's Independence Day speech had played "a major role in spreading awareness" about the "atrocities" of the Pakistani State on Balochistan.]]
112. Activities of Secretary-General in Colombia, 26-27 September
113. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch says the possessiveness of some of his fans is hard to digest and he calls this behaviour "deluded and scary".
114. Actor Ben Stiller revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2014. He credits PSA testing for early detection.
115. Actor Dave Prowse, best known for playing the role of Darth Vader in original "Star Wars" trilogy, has said he will no longer attend international shows.
116. Actor Kevin Hart says he loves nice footwear and stole former football star David Beckham's "dirty biker boot".
117. Actor Sudheer Babu, a former Badminton player who had trained under Gopichand, will play the role of his guru on the big screen.
118. Actress Dakota Fanning is currently single and she admits she doesn't like the idea of being in a relationship.
119. A cut in home loan rates will surely help buyers firm up their decision to buy a house this festival season and give a fillip to sales
120. ad Al Hussein, is seriously concerned about the human rights situation in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a spokesperson from the High Commissioner&#8217
121. A Daunting Outlook for India's New Central Bank Head
122. A day after a constable was booked for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his income, another Mumbai Police officer was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe.According to AC...
123. A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders attended the all-party meeting against the ongoing Indian "aggression" in Jammu and Kashmir, its chief Imran Khan has announced that his party would boycott the joint session of parliament, terming "it ...
124. Addressing the plenary of the European Parliament, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called its members to approve a speedy ratification by the European Union (EU) of the Paris Agreement on climate change and to help lead the world to a better future.
125. A debate over the best interests of Non-Self-Governing Territories stimulated confrontational exchanges and elicited strong opinions from a broad range of representatives and petitioners today, as the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) entered its second day of debate on decolonization issues.
126. A delegation of AIADMK parliamentary members marched to the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum seeking constitution of the Cauvery Management Board to ensure implementation...
127. Adequate housing is a universal human right and should be at the centre of the urban policy and in the physical centre of the city, senior United Nations officials said today, marking the 2016 edition of World Habitat Day.
128. Adidas launched the Chennai leg of its “adidas Uprising” initiative here on Tuesday, and Dipika Pallikal was the special guest endorsing it. She entered the event with medals a few accrued already th...
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130. A dispute between two of Russia's most prominent leaders may be resolved but the conflict is far from over.
131. Administration Missed Key Opportunities To Civilize Cyberspace
132. Adults and children dressed as superheros turned visitation for 6-year-old Jacob Hall into a celebration of his life.
133. A feature thought to make plants sensitive to drought could actually hold the key to them coping with it better, according to new findings .
134. A few months after the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti, I stood on the terrace of my hotel and looked out onto the Champs de Mars plaza, a central square in Port-au-Prince that had become an encampment for people who'd lost their homes.
135. Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri told VOA national security forces backed by air power in a counter ...
136. Afghan forces battle in key northern city amid Taliban offensives across country
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138. Afghan forces have regained control of the center of the strategically important northern city of Kunduz from Taliban fighters, Afghan police said Tuesday.
139. Afghan forces regain control of Kunduz center after Taliban assault
140. Afghan forces regained control of most of the northern city of Kunduz city on Tuesday amid sporadic fighting, officials said, a day after Taliban militants appeared to encounter little resistance as they pushed to the city center&#8230
141. Afghan Forces Retake Control of Kunduz
142. Afghanistan is appealing to European donors to open their wallets at an international donors' conference Wednesday, arguing that jobs created through development projects will help stem the tide of ...
143. Afghanistan’s Deja Vu Monday: Taliban copies its own strategy, launches offensive similar to one used last year in Kunduz city
144. Afghanistan: UN condemns killings of 19 civilians by explosive devices planted on roads
145. Afghan national security forces launch counter-offensive
146. Afghan officials say Taliban fighters have launched a coordinated attack on the northern city of Kunduz, and captured a district in the south of the country. The militants attacked from four sides ...
147. Afghan refugees in Pakistan feel heat of rising regional tensions
148. Afghan Taliban launch coordinated attack on Kunduz
149. Afghan troops ‘clear’ Taliban from Kunduz amid sporadic clashes
150. A first of its kind study found that wild-born, rehabilitated bonobos (Pan paniscus) can be efficient nut-crackers with a skill level not that different from wild chimpanzees.
151. A first victory for our hamstrung forces on the way to Brexit liberation
152. A former Sarpanch in Kandizal village of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir was shot dead by terrorists at his residence on Sunday.
153. A free one-day training programme on ‘Integrated weeding management in agricultural crops’ will be held at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra on Veterinary College and Research Institute premises on October 6.A...
154. A French government agency will fund and conduct a pilot study on the Integrated Intelligent Transport System for the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). The TSRTC signed an agreement ...
155. " Africa's 10 year governance index report [The Morning Call]
156. Africa's 10 year governance index report [The Morning Call]
157. Africa's journey to Russia 2018 previewed, Roger Milla speaks to Africanews
158. After a Singaporean teenage blogger was sentenced to jail for his social media posts, a United Nations human rights expert today warned that it is “exactly the wrong kind of message that any government should be sending to anybody, but especially to young people.”
159. After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, rights activist Irom Sharmila now wants to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi expecting "good advice" from him.
160. After nearly seven decades of searching, a Holocaust survivor discovered her family's stolen Pissarro, 'Shepherdess Bringing in Sheep'—and now she wants it back.
161. After rate cut, markets turn to GST, Q2 results
162. After Report on Yahoo, Tech Firms Deny Scanning Emails for U.S. Government
163. After running unprofitably for years, it is pinning hopes on the fast-growing digital business to help its broadcasting arm and unlock value for shareholders
164. After several hurdles, political controversies, and a last minute lawsuit heard in a Galveston, Texas court on Friday, the process has finally come to fruition.
165. After Surgical Strikes: Demolish Terror Finance System
166. After the recent heavy rains washed away his soya and red gram crops completely, a farmer reportedly committed suicide at Yadlapur village in Bidar taluk on Monday.The farmer, who has been identified...
167. After two days of recovery, the index formed an indecisive pattern. This could be a temporary pause before which market will resume its journey upward.
168. After unloading in its protective shipping container, the satellite was ready for a road trip to the Spaceport launch base for pre-launch processing.
169. After the suspension of bilateral contacts with Russia over the Syrian crisis by the United States, Moscow accused Washington of sabotaging the ceasefire deal, saying…
170. A full-fledged company of CRPF’s women battalion will be deployed in Jharkhand in the next ten days to carry out anti-naxal operations, CRPF Director-General K. Durga Prasad said on Tuesday.Currently,...
171. A furry robot might be just as effective at reducing feelings of loneliness in aging adults and young children as a real pet, some experts say.
172. Age- an important factor that links cancer, sugar-sweetened beverages
173. Agencies should be able to select and provision from a variety of cybersecurity services and capabilities to improve their overall effectiveness and efficiency.
174. A gene region that raises the risk a child will have a middle ear infection, known to doctors as acute otitis media, has been discovered by researchers. The finding may offer an early clue to helping doctors develop more effective treatments to prevent one of the most common childhood illnesses.
175. A Georgia mom says she was shocked after she says an officer threatened to arrest her for indecent exposure while breastfeeding her baby in a store.
176. Agitations continue for new mandals, revenue divisions
177. A Governor in a hurry
178. Agricultural labourers to go on study tour to China
179. Agriculture Minister asks farmers to make use of Krishi Yantradhare scheme
180. Agriculture Minister C. Krishna Byre Gowda called upon farmers to make use of the Krishi Yanrtadhare scheme, which provides farm machineries at low rent.Addressing a programme at Vemagal on Monday, h...
181. A group of young volunteers of Iragugal, a service organisation, celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi with a difference.They were busy painting the compound wall of Rehabilitation Centre for Blind Women at Mann...
182. A head constable of police attached to the Kencharlahalli police station in Chintamani taluk of Chickballapur district, was found hanging from a tree under mysterious circumstances.The police gave th...