General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-11-02 00:00

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   2. 01 Nov 2016 | Vienna, Austria, 1 November 2016--OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, gave a telephone interview to the host of "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas". The interview was broadcast on Monday, 31 October.
   3. 02 Nov 2016 | Vienna, Austria, 2 November 2016--The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at $44.53 a barrel on Tuesday, compared with $45.83 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. (
   4. 10,000 smart telecom towers in AP soon
   5. 1,000 double-bedroom homes, costing Rs. 2,850 per sq.ft., booked; project to finish by January 2018
   6. 100 girl students given scholarships
   7. 10 amazing uses of cloves no one told you
   8. 10 iconic mobile phones from the past
   9. 10 things to know about the Students Islamic Movement of India
   10. 11 hotspots across India to buy homes
   11. 11 real estate hotspots across India to buy homes
   12. 140 sq km area in Bejjur forest likely to be declared as a Protected Area for Indian vulture
   13. 14 smartphones you can ditch your DSLR cameras for
   14. 15,000 Kerala schools to get on wiki platform
   15. 160 class XI students participate in INSPIRE internship programme
   16. 16th Dragons of Asia Awards&#039
   17. 1984 riots biggest example of destruction during Congress: Jaitley
   18. 1984 Riots Biggest Example of Destruction During Congress Rule: Arun Jaitley
   19. 1 killed, 3 civilians injured in ceasefire violation" border
   20. 1 November 2016 – Alarmed by the “serious shortcomings” uncovered by an independent investigation into the response of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UMISS) after deadly violence erupted in and around its premises in Juba this past July, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will introduce a raft of measures for Mission to better protect civilians – including through greater accountability of the mission's civilian and uniformed leadership, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said today.
   21. 1. “Significant progress” made since Algiers Accord - Barkindo
   22. 1 student dead, another wounded in double stabbing at Abbotsford high school
   23. 200 kg sea cucumbers seized
   24. 200 unnamed people booked for vandalising temples in Bangladesh
   25.     2016 WIOT Wuxi Summit held in East China
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   28. 24 high courts have a total of 43% judicial vacancies
   29. 2 billion children breathe toxic air worldwide, UNICEF says
   30. 2-day council meet tomorrow: Centre moves to overcome hurdle on dual control of GST
   31. 2nd Young Tibetan Research Scholars Conference kicks off
   32. 2. OPEC Secretary General meets with Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister
   33. 31 October 2016 – About 300 million children in the world are living in areas with outdoor air so toxic – six or more times higher than international pollution guidelines – that it can cause serious health damage, including harming their developing brains, a new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report has revealed.Â
   34. 31 October 2016 – Highlighting that the humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate despite the efforts of relief actors, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen called on all parties to recommit themselves to the promises made earlier and to engage fully and constructively with the UN-mediated peace process.
   35. 31 October 2016 – The United Nations refugee agency announced today its intention to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees across the world by 2020 as a way to better assist and protect them
   36. 32 yrs of anti-Sikh riots: Experts, Sikh forum cry for justice
   37. 370 economists tell voters: Don't vote for Trump
   38. 3 Disastrous Cyberattacks for Mid-sized Financial Companies
   39. 3 Malayalam films in Indian Panorama
   40. 3. OPEC Secretary General speaks at Oil & Money conference in London
   41. 3rd quarter GDP growth seen at 6.6%
   42. 3 Terrorist’s Enroute Kenya to Conduct Attacks Captured in Border Crossing Point
   43. " 400 million youths commemorate Africa Youth Day
   44. 400 million youths commemorate Africa Youth Day
   45. 409b7678-4e2e-449e-a428-dd31e825ce8d" border
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   47. 4 advance in Champions League, Barcelona stunned by Man City
   48. 4 reasons why the Fed probably won't raise rates
   49. 4th Hanoi International Film Festival opens
   50. 5 best free software to speed up your PC, laptop
   51. 5 Common Myths About Air Purifiers And Why You Should Buy One
   52. 5 historical sites you must visit near Dharamsala
   53. 5 iconic B&W moments of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
   54. 5 senior jail officials have been suspended & 1 transferred in the aftermath of the security lapse
   55. 62nd anniversary of merger with Indian Union celebrated
   56. 6-months clinical trial data finds Indian thin strut fully dissolvable stent to be safe
   57. 6yr old Freshdesk has now raised a total of $149 million in venture capital funding with this latest deal valuing Freshdesk at about $700 million
   58. 70 years ago, on 4 November 1946, the UNESCO Constitution came into force
   59. 7-month ban on fishing activity was clamped from today along the 20-km stretch of Dhamra-Rushikulya river mouth, affecting the livelihood of thousands of traditional marine fishermen.
   60. 7 Reasons Consumers Don’t Take Action on Cybersecurity
   61. 7 Reasons Consumers Don't Take Action on Cybersecurity " style
   62. 7 Security Lessons The Video Game ...
   63. 7 Security Lessons The Video Game Industry Can Teach IoT Manufacturers
   64. 7 Security Lessons The Video Game Industry Can Teach IoT Manufacturers" style
   65. 7 times Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made us swoon in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
   66. 88% employees willing to stay longer at work: Survey
   67. 88% employees willing to stay longer if appreciated at work: Survey
   68. 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
   69. 8 agencies respond to fire at Magneti Marelli warehouse in Pulaski
   70. 8 civilians killed due to Pak shelling, 2 Pak soldiers killed in retaliation
   71. 8 Indian civilians, 2 Pak soldiers killed in border firing
   72. 8 killed and 24 injured in heavy firing by Pak troops in J&a...
   73. 8 people die, 22 injured in Pak shelling on border villages
   74. 8 people die in Pak shelling; 2 Pak soldiers killed, 14 posts destroyed
   75. 9 civilians killed due to Pakistan shelling, 2 Pak soldiers killed in retaliation
   76. 9 comments
   77. 9-year-old Indian drummer makes to Britain’s Got Talent
   78. A 28-year- old man was killed and another critically injured in a collision involving two motorcycles here on Monday.Madesh, a painter from Puliyur, was heading to Dharmapuri on his two-wheeler when a...
   79. A 28-year-old married woman allegedly committed suicide in Nagla village here after being denied a visit to her mother's place, police said today.
   80. A 30-year-old man, who had contested the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections as an Independent, was shot dead by two persons here, police said today.
   81. A 3-year-old boy was saved after he answered his dead father's iPhone. The father's body was found in the mangroves along the shore of the Alafia River near Gibson, Florida.
   82. A 45-year-old lorry driver of Vazhapadi, who was admitted to Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital with burns, died on Monday evening. Paramasivam was married to Umarani and has two...
   83. A 60-member Indian business delegation headed by Prakash Gupta, Consul-General of Indian Consulate in Shanghai, took part in the events from October 31.
   84. Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India. This number will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India. Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident in India and satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can enrol for Aadhaar. Each individual needs to enroll only once which is free of cost. Each Aadhaar number will be unique to an individual and will remain valid for life. Aadhaar number will help you provide access to services like banking, mobile phone connections and other Govt and Non-Govt services in due course.
   85. AAP has already announced 15 candidates out of 40 constituencies in three different phases
   86. AAP MLA accuses Delhi Police officer of not responding to his calls
   87. AAP moves to light up dark stretches across Capital
   88. AAP seats will be in single digit in upcoming Punjab polls: Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal
   89. AAP seats will be in single digit in upcoming Punjab polls: Sukhbir
   90. AAP would get less than 10 seats, Cong won't cross 35
   91. A baby who will never know his mother now rocks to sleep most nights to the sound of her voice, thanks to the kindness of strangers on the Internet.
   92. Abbas and Sarwono helped the nine founding members of FKAAI register the forum as a non-profit, establish its internal structure, and connect with the BNPT, the national counterterrorism agency. And ...
   93. A big, dirty secret from Donald Trump’s tax returns has been exposed
   94. A blanket test for the disabled who have applied for government jobs may be “impractical” and a “one-size-fit-all” model may not be the most efficient, the High Court has observed.A bench of justices ...
   95. A bleak future stares hundreds of thousands of youth with 27 schools set ablaze in the Kashmir Valley in the past few weeks and all educational institutions shut for five months, leaving them with few options -- either leave the state, do ...
   96. A boat carrying about 90 Indonesian workers home from Malaysia capsized on Wednesday in stormy weather, and Indonesian police said at least 20 people have died. Rescue operations are currently underway.
   97. A boat carrying Indonesian workers home from Malaysia capsized on Wednesday in stormy weather, and Indonesian police said at least 20 people have died.]]
   98. A boat carrying Indonesian workers home from Malaysia capsized today in stormy weather, and Indonesian police said at least 20 people have died.
   99. A boisterous President Barack Obama tied voting and Taco Bell together during an Ohio campaign appearance for Hillary Clinton, joking that if you have time to get a taco, you have time to vote.
   100. Aboitiz-led Pilmico buys distribution arm in Vietnam
   101. A book on Mahatma Gandhi, that is in advanced stages of publication, will be the first to hit the stands
   102. A bouquet of "socially relevant" independent documentaries and films made with "distinct artistic vision" from India and countries like Singapore, South Korea, Germany and the US will enthrall movie aficionados at the fifth edition of Dharamshala ...
   103. About 300 million children in the world are living in areas with outdoor air so toxic &#8211 six or more times higher than international pollution guidelines &#8211 that it can cause serious health damage, including harming their developing brains, a new United Nations Children&#39s Fund report has revealed.
   104. About 550 horses will take part in the 32-day Madras racing season which begins here on November 3 and concludes on March 21, 2017. More than 130 two-year-olds will be racing during the season, said ...
   105. A BusinessLine journalist recounts her experience flying in India’s youngest airline
   106. Academy award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty says the upcoming Hrithik Roshan-starrer "Kaabil" will delve deep into different ways of hearing, and relies heavily on sound.
   107. A call for justice for killed journalists ahead of International Day to End Impunity, 2 November
   108. According to 'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS), 9 African troops were killed and 19 others were wounded in an operation by IS fighters in Nigeria's Borno Stat&nbsp
   109. According to 'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS), 9 African troops were killed and 19 others were wounded in an operation by IS fighters in Nigeria's Borno Stat [ ... ]
   110. According to a ministry note, Naik allegedly made many provocative speeches and engaged in terror propaganda in the past
   111. According to Binny Bansal, Flipkart's strategy during the festive month was...
   112. According to Binny Bansal, Flipkart's strategy during the festive month was to focus on the large appliances, smartphones and fashion, and "not to sell units or visits," which he claimed Amazon India did.
   113.     According to Former lawmaker, Mohamed Hussein Afarale, Al-Shabaab terrorists&nbsp
   114.     According to Former lawmaker, Mohamed Hussein Afarale, Al-Shabaab terrorists 
   115. According to residents, the problem started last year against which they filed a complaint at the local HAL police station.
   116. According to senior officials, nearly 2,700 forms flagging mental disorders were received by the health department for further analyses by a team of experts.
   117. According to sources, Turkish military had deployed tanks and artillery to Southeastern districts near the Iraqi border
   118. According to the As Safir newspaper, a military base, equipped with an airfield, is currently being built by Turkish troops…
   119. According to the global financial services major, while private sector activity remains subdued, high frequency fiscal numbers point to sustained support from public capex spending.
   120. According to the memorandum, the FRBM review committee's chairman had sought extension to the deadline
   121. According to the study published in the journal Geology, oceans sucking carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere may have triggered this phenomena.
   122. Accountancy calls for cross-border e-commerce rules
   123. Accused names more staff involved in spy ring
   124.     Acer aims to capitalize on Apple's 'way too expensive' MacBook Pro
   125. Acer aims to capitalize on Apple's 'way too expensive' MacBook Pro
   126. Acer Inc (宏碁) expects its notebook computer shipments and market share at home to grow this quarter annually and quarterly, driven by the launch of the firm’s thinnest notebook series, a company executive said yesterday.
   127. Acer says notebook shipments, market share to grow
   128.     A Chain-Smoking Robot Isn’t Just Hilarious—It’s a Big Deal   
   129. A Chain-Smoking Robot Isn’t Just Hilarious—It’s a Big Deal
   130. A City Civil Court has ordered the arrest of film producer ‘Kalaipuli’ S. Thanu on charges of cheating a Nagercoil-based theatre owner to the tune of Rs 2 lakh.According to C. David, the theatre owner...
   131. A close encounter: Nasa's new 'Scout' asteroid-spotter catches a large space rock hurtling towards Earth
   132. A committee constituted by the HRD Ministry on question paper design for class XII board exams is learnt to have recommended that Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be avoided.
   133. A committee had...
   134. A confluence of events had helped the country dodge economic trouble, but its luck appears to be running out.
   135. A cow can produce 30 to 60 liters of antibodies per month. Humans, on the other hand, are not as industrious.
   136. Acquisition official to retire, will leave legacy of advancement
   137. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Kollam Excise Enforcement Special Squad arrested a 60-year-old man from Kureepuzha early Tuesday morning for alleged unauthorised sale of Indian-made foreign liquo...
   138. Action follows encounter with Maoists on Odisha-AP border
   139. Activists flay document on ‘world-class institutions’
   140. Activity in China’s manufacturing sector expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years last month thanks to a construction boom, with smaller firms growing more upbeat, suggesting that the world’s second-largest economy is stabilizing and getting on steadier footing.
   141. Act on govt. servants recruitment notified
   142. Actor-director Ajay Devgn has thanked veteran Bollywood film writer Salim Khan for praising his recently released "Shivaay", saying his appreciation always makes a difference in the film industry.
   143. Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn has thanked veteran film writer Salim Khan for appreciating his latest film "Shivaay", and said it always makes a difference.
   144. Actor Johnny Depp will star in the sequel to upcoming "Harry Potter" spinoff "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
   145. Actor Michael Douglas has painted a grim picture of his former co-star Val Kilmer's health, but Kilmer insists he's conducting business as usual.
   146. Actor-producer Sumanth feels it’s time for films like ‘Naruda Donoruda’ in Telugu
   147. Actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Sethupathi are collaborating for the first time in the upcoming yet-untitled Tamil project, to be directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, said a source.
   148. Actress Alia Bhatt is delighted for scoring 10 million followers on Instagram and she said her fans have made her "Dear Zindagi" even better with this achievement.
   149. Actress Amy Schumer buys $12.1 mn NYC penthouse
   150. Actress Jessica Chastain does not understand why some Hollywood stars say they don't get the privacy they want as she says she can control her fame and keep a low profile if she wants to.
   151. Actress Jessica Chastain says there is a way for Hollywood stars to set their own privacy in the film industry by keeping a low profile.
   152. Actress Neha Sharma is overwhelmed that her first international venture "Xuan Zang" has been selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.
   153. Actress Priyanka Chopra is looking forward to the release of her maiden Marathi production "Ventilator" and she said she is very proud of the film.
   154. Actress Priyanka Chopra says she is proud of her maiden Marathi production "Ventilator".
   155. A cyber crime cell official of Jaipur police, who was arrested for alleged involvement in illegally procuring and selling mobile phone call details records (CDR) of businessmen and corporates, has been granted bail by a Delhi court.
   156. A day after a low intensity IED went off in a parked car near a court in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said it was an effort to ruin the peaceful situation in the state and that only a comprehensive probe would clarify the reasons ...
   157. A day after Diwali festivities, a thick layer of smog has blanketed several parts of the national capital region with pollution levels shown as hazardous. The air quality was found to be severe around Lodhi Road on Monday morning.
   158. A day after eight SIMI activists were killed in an alleged police encounter following a daring prison break here, their families have decided to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking a CBI probe.]]
   159. Adding six particles to the standard model of particle physics explains dark matter, neutrino oscillations, baryogenesis, inflation and the strong CP problem
   160. Addison Russell’s grand slam in the third helps lift Chicago to a 9-3 win.
   161. Addison Russell’s grand slam in the third inning helped lift Chicago to a 9-3 win, meaning there will be a seventh and final confrontation in this World Series between two franchises whose karma has been mostly catastrophic.
   162. Additional fire engine, equipment for deep water rescue operations sought
   163. Addressing Arms Proliferation Risks, First Committee Approves 26 Texts, Including Draft Promoting Nuclear-weapon-free Middle East
   164. Addressing climate change is a critical imperative for Saudi Aramco, CEO Nasser says at KAPSARC Energy Dialogue
   165. Addressing the jawans, he said he had been visiting armed forces personnel every year on Diwali since 2001.
   166. A decision will (thereafter) be taken according to the findings. For this criminal negligence, if needed we will dismiss (the official or officials),&quot
   167. Adele Completely Slays Halloween With Incredible
   168. A delegation-level meeting of fishermen associations of India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held in the national capital today.An 11-member delegation of Sri Lankan fishermen yesterday reached the national capital to have talks with its Indian ...
   169. A dip in African-American turnout has knocked Democratic early voting numbers off their 2012 pace in key battleground states like North Carolina.
   170. Administration defends labor-law executive order against court decision
   171. Admission to B.Tech. through VIT Engineering Entrance Examination in April 2017
   172. A dozen companies — Advani Hotels & Resorts, IL&FS Engineering and Construction, IL&FS Investment Managers, Harita Seating Systems, HT Media, Oudh Sugar Mills, Premier Explosives, Sonata ...
   173. A Dutch startup makes a worker-friendly, easily reparable, ethically-sourced smartphone that can hold its own in a competitive field
   174. Advancing Quantum Technology With Photon Control
   175. Advocate and lyricist V. Elango has written in response to the report headlined “Excuse me, Mr. Kandasamy, partially out of court” (October 24, 2016): Contrary to the statement that he had approached ...
   176. A fatal explosion along a crucial gasoline pipeline Monday could cause widespread gasoline shortages in the Southeast United States and result in higher prices up and down the East Coast.<img
   177. 'afghan army march 600x400'
   178. Afghan children ride their bicycles in a makeshift migrants camp near Calais, France, Thursday Feb. 25, 2016
   179. 'Afghan Girl' of National Geo fame denied bail in Pak
   180. 'Afghan Girl' of National Geographic fame denied bail in Pakistan
   181. Afghan government loses 2 percent of territory in three months - watchdog
   182. Afghanistan rises to 57 in Beach Soccer World Ranking from previous 108
   183. Afghan Official Roadside Bomb Blast Kills 7 Civilians
   184. Afghan saffron rated best in the world
   185. A film studio in cooperative sector
   186. A fire broke out Monday afternoon along a section of the Colonial Pipeline in Alabama, killing one person and injuring five others, the pipeline operator said.
   187. A fire that ripped through a karaoke bar killed 13 people and injured two police officers in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, an official said today.
   188. A first-in-human study of a new polymer-free drug-filled stent, which provides controlled drug elution from an internal lumen, indicated non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months compared with historical zotarolimus-eluting stent (Resolute) data. In addition, there was no binary restenosis, and a high degree of early stent strut coverage with minimal malapposition.
   189. A fish fair-cum-competition was recently organised in Imphal to promote the fish business and to provide fishermen with a platform to sell their fish at remunerative prices.Organised by the state Directorate of Fisheries, the annual event is held ...
   190. A fitting final chapter to 2016’s sleaze sweepstakes
   191.     A fleet of eight Russian warships that entered the Mediterranean on Oct. 26 is raising fears that Russia and the regime of President Bashar Assad could launch their most intense assault to date on parts of Syria held by rebels and other insurgents
   192.     AFMADOW, Somalia: Military intelligence (MI) reports from Somalia confirm that KDF troops serving under AMISOM peacekeepers in Somalia killed more than 100 Al-Shabaab terrorists in in Afmadhow, Lower Jubba Somalia 
   193. A forthcoming film, ‘Rose Garden’, is being shot in picturesque locales of Kashmir
   194. A fresh analysis of the final moments of doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 suggests no one was controlling the plane when it plunged into the ocean, according to a report released by investigators on Wednesday.]]
   195. After $925-million BPO acquisitions, Concentrix eyes niche deals in India
   196. After achieving the top spot in ease of doing business (EODB) in Indian States, the Telangana Government now wants to focus on bringing down the cost of doing business and maintaining quality of busin...
   197. After a deadly stampede last month, mobs have attacked industrial farms and factories across the country, focusing on those with state ties or owned by foreigners.
   198. After a nearly 21-fold increase in pollution levels here on Diwali, the Centre summoned governments of Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh over enforcing ban on stubble burning.]]
   199. After another release of documents, FBI finds itself caught in a partisan fray
   200. After another round of tense standoffs between activists and law enforcement over the Dakota Access Pipeline, an uneasy peace settled over this region of North Dakota that has become ground zero for opposition to a $3.7 billion project that would move domestic crude oil across four states.
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