Thursday, November 3, 2016

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-11-03 03:00

  1. BJP said its Parivartan Yatra will start from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on November 5 and will cover 17,000 km in 192 working days
  2. BlackRock, world’s largest money manager, says India is the biggest opportunity in Asia
  3. Blockbuster deals in a race to stay ahead of competition
  4. B) Ministry has recommended that a Hindi news channel be taken off air for a day after it concluded that the broadcaster had revealed &quot
  5. Board of Sonata Software recommends dividend
  6. Boards of energy PSUs lack legally-required numbers as govt fails to fill up vacancies
  7. Bob Dylan sculpture, work by local artists will highlight art collection at MGM National Harbor resort
  8. Bollywood actor Omkar Kapoor says his film with actor-director Sohail Khan is on hold and will not go on floors this year.
  9. Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and John Abraham today paid tribute to Indian soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate as part of promotions of their upcoming film "Force 2".
  10. Bollywood comedies with an erotic twist
  11. Bollywood connection in India’s
  12. Bolshoi Ballet dancer involved in acid attack 'back in training' at world famous theatre
  13. Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were deployed at Vijaya College in Basavanagudi on Wednesday morning after the police received a call that a bomb had been planted on the premises. Fortunately, i...
  14. Bomb hoax at Vijaya College
  15. Bonfire Night 2016: Who was Guy Fawkes and why do we celebrate with firework displays?
  16. Bono is going to celebrate being grouped with the Women of the Year -- with or without you.
  17. Boosted by cable division and motion picture earnings, Fox posts strong quarter
  18. Borussia Dortmund advanced into the knockout stages of the Champions League after a goal from Adrian Ramos saw them edge past Sporting Clube de Portugal 1-0 in a group stage clash here.
  19. Borussia Dortmund punched their ticket for the knockout stage of the 2016-2017 Champions League with a 1-0 win against Sporting, while title-holder Real Madrid needed a late goal to draw 3-3 with Legia Warsaw and Sevilla romped home 4-0 over Dinamo ...
  20. Boswell: It couldn’t come easy, but the Cubs are champs
  21.     Both Campaigns Pay Themselves, But Trump Spends a Lot of Cash on Trump   
  22. Both effective delivery and policy facilitation should be used to provide essential services
  23. Both pads are similar and are equipped with a fixed umbilical tower, underground flame deflector trenches and ducts. Similarly to what happens at the other Chinese launch centers, the umbilical towers have swing arms to allow technicians to access and inspect the launch vehicle and payload.
  24. Both promoters and buyers can terminate property deal
  25. Brace for a deadly winter, say experts
  26. brand has been on a strong upward trajectory since his London Fashion Week debut in 2012. Now the award-winning designer behind the label is keen to spread his ideas outside clothing.
  27. Brash Cambodian PM backs Trump presidency
  28. Brazilian prosecutor investigates investment in Trump Hotel Rio
  29. brcampaign signs
  30. Breaking news: The presidential race is stable
  31. Brexit fresh, gamblers raise stakes for Trump win
  32. Brexit fresh, gamblers raise stakes for Trump win. PTI file photo
  33. Brexit legal challenge: High Court rules Government cannot trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval
  34. Brexit Must Be Approved by U.K. Parliament, Court Rules
  35. Brexit requires parliamentary approval, Britain’s high court rules
  36. Brexit threatens supply of new drugs, report warns
  37. BRICS meet on local budgeting
  38. Bridging the funding gap: PE firms cash in on last-mile financing in real estate
  39. Brilliance of nadaswaram
  40. Bring down poverty levels in urban areas by 2019, says CM
  41. bringing Swaraj but ended up getting close to Rahul &amp
  42. Britain has always been sea power – now let's harness the power of the sea in Swansea Bay
  43. Britain’s High Court brought government plans for leaving the European Union screeching to a halt Thursday, ruling that the prime minister can’t trigger the U.K.’s exit from the bloc without approval from Parliament.
  44. Britain's High Court throws a wrench in Brexit plans
  45. Britain's plans to leave the European Union were thrown into confusion Thursday after a court ruled that members of parliament must be given a say in the process.
  46. Britain's plans to leave the European Union were thrown into confusion Thursday after a court ruled that members of parliament must be given a say in the process.<img
  47. British and Indian scientists are working to understand the sources, causes and effects of pollution after fireworks during Diwali and Guy Fawkes' night sharply reduced visibility in the two countries.
  48. British court delivers blow to E.U. exit plan, insists Parliament has a say
  49. British government must consult parliament before quitting EU, court rules
  50. British payments company Earthport today said the Reserve Bank of India has given an approval to its outbound cross-border payment services to banks in India.
  51. British Prime Minister Theresa May has condemned International soccer organization FIFA for its ban on players wearing Britain's remembrance poppy, a symbol of the nation's annual tribute to its war dead.
  52. Broadcom to buy Brocade for $5.5 bn
  53. Bruce Stokes -- Japanese among most outward looking
  54. BSF: Pakistan forces target Indian civilians deliberately
  55. BSY will be punished by people, says Parameshwara
  56. Buddha statue to come up at Hatyal
  57. Buddhists across Northeast India celebrate 'Kathin Chibor Dan'...
  58. Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Nov 3 (ANI): After the suicide of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal plunged the capital into chaos yesterday, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday asserted that one lakh people are yet to be benefited under the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme and will be assisted soon after the rectification of error causing the delay.
  59. Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir)[Inida], Nov 3(ANI): In the wake of civilians being killed in the cross border firing, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to maintain peace and contribute towards the development of the nation.
  60. Budge Budge Company to hold board meeting
  61. Buffer zone brought down to 10 metres in 342 defence establishments across the country; curbs to continue in border areas
  62. Builders in the State are gearing up to declare construction holiday if the spiralling price of cement is not brought down immediately.The builders are planning to stop construction works after Novemb...
  63. Building partnerships through military medicine
  64. Burman GSC acquires JV partner's stake in Rs 300cr Gurgaon SEZ
  65. Burman GSC, a joint venture between the Burman Group and private equity fund, Golden State Capital (GSC), has bought out Ascendas India’s 51 per cent stake in their SEZ, a joint venture project, OneHu...
  66. Burman GSC buys back Ascendas stake in OneHub Gurgaon
  67. Burman GSC today said it has acquired the stake of its joint venture (JV) partner, Ascendas India, in the special economic zone (SEZ) in Gurgaon.
  68. Burning of schools in Kashmir unacceptable: Kailash Satyarthi
  69. Burning of schools in Kashmir unacceptable: Satyarthi
  70. Businesses optimistic about growth prospects: FICCI study
  71. Business Security Confidence Contradicts High Success Rate Of Attacks
  72. Business Standard looks at what would be the implications for India if Trump decides to walk the talk on his 15 point election agenda.
  73. but also as defenders of dialogue and reconciliation.&#8221
  74. But there are important caveats to the new Digital Millennium Copyright Act rules.
  75. Buy gold no matter who wins US prez election: HSBC
  76. Buying an air Purifier: 8 things not to miss
  77. BUYING TIPS
  78. By handing responsibility for initiating Brexit over to MPs, three senior judges have ventured on to constitutionally untested ground
  79. By January it held a controlling interest of around 76 per cent, but a public exchange offer to buy the rest dragged on as small shareholders held out for a better price.
  80. California-based Apple first began researching the technology in 2013, but the new patent suggests the firm is still serious about making foldable phones a reality in the future.
  81. called major mining companies to an urgent meeting on Thursday to hammer out a strategy to halt the persistent rise in coal prices.
  82. Calling upon the world community to work unitedly on disaster risk reduction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is ready to work with other countries to build disaster resilient infrastructure.
  83. Calling upon the world community to work unitedly on disaster risk reduction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is ready to work with other countries to build disaster resilient infrastructure.]]
  84. Calling upon the world community to work unitedly towards disaster risk reduction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is ready to work with other countries to build disaster-resilient infrastructure.
  85. Call on PM by delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians
  86. Calls mount for inquiry into Canadian military’s treatment of Afghan detainees
  87. Cambodian Prime Minister
  88. Camels during the beginning of Camel Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan...
  89. Cameroon: 10-Year Jail for Boko Haram 'Jokers'
  90. Campaign against war-mongering
  91. campaign signs
  92. Campus PC culture is so rampant that NYU is paying to silence me
  93. Cancer survivor, 54, becomes the first person in the world to get a 3D printed face created using a SMARTPHONE
  94. Cancer survivor becomes the first person to get 3D printed face created using SMARTPHONE
  95. Cancer survivor receives a 3D printed face made with a PHONE
  96. Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to have beneficial effects on body composition, especially in people with obesity. When participants consumed conventional canola oil or high-oleic acid canola oil for just four weeks, they lost abdominal fat, report researchers.
  97. Can you brie-lieve it? 'Tina the Turner' cheese robot helps keep the wheels of cheddar production in motion
  98. Can YOU solve the car in a box brainteaser taking the Internet by storm? Be warned, only 36 per cent of people get it right!
  99. Cardamom futures down 0.87 on profit-booking
  100. Cardamom futures down 0.87 pc on profit-booking
  101. Cardamom prices fell by 0.87 per cent to Rs 1,295 per kg in futures trading today as speculators booked profits at prevailing levels, driven by a fall in demand in the spot market against adequate stocks.
  102. Car insurer is to start checking your Facebook account over premiums
  103. Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Garth Brooks win big at CMAs, but Beyoncé steals the show
  104. Cashew bodies chiefs dare MLA for debate
  105. Catching Online Scammers, Dealers & Drug Dealers With DNS
  106. CBEC states that the licence granted by the govt to a company to exploit a natural resource is a taxable service and hence liable for service tax.
  107. CCI clears Ashok Leyland's deal to buy Nissan stake in 3 JVs
  108. CCTV cameras help police solve 3 cases
  109. ![CDATA[A weapons cache that was found buried last week near the apartment of Serbia’s prime minister has fuelled tensions in the Balkan country, amid rumors that a failed coup in neighboring Montenegro was planned in Serbia by Russian spies.
  110. ![CDATA[Kenya has responded to UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon's announcement that the Kenyan general who commanded the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) had been dismissed by saying its contribution of troops to the mission is "no longer tenable". 
  111. ![CDATA[Leonardo's Airborne & Space Systems business has confirmed that its SAGE digital electronic support measures (ESM) system has entered service with the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU). 
  112. ![CDATA[Plans for the Iraqi military to work with Kurdish Peshmerga forces to retake Mosul are going as intended, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said on 2 November, as forces squeeze the city and transition towards urban warfare. 
  113. ![CDATA[Shipbuilder Chantier Davie Canada's progress on a Resolve-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel is proceeding ahead of schedule, Spencer Fraser, the CEO of Federal Fleet Services, told IHS Jane's on 26 October. 
  114. ![CDATA[Spanish firm Expal has expanded its operations in the United States, the company announced on 2 November. 
  115. ![CDATA[The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has revealed the latest addition to its Tian Yi (Sky Wing) tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) family at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition in Zhuhai. 
  116. ![CDATA[The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) unveiled a new lightweight and man-portable precision missile system at the 2016 China International Aviation Exhibition Center (Airshow China) in Zhuhai in early November. 
  117. ![CDATA[The Indian Army (IA) plans to temporarily induct locally developed Excalibur assault rifles into service until it shortlists a 7.62x51 mm rifle for import over the next few years, sources told IHS Jane's on 24 October. 
  118. ![CDATA[The UK government unveiled the new National Cyber Security Strategy on 1 November, with around GBP1.9 billion (USD2.33 billion) to be invested in improving cyber security and capabilities between 2016 and 2021. 
  119. ![CDATA[The US Air Force (USAF) has begun returning to service Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs) that were grounded in September following the discovery of faulty insulation on coolant lines, the service announced on 1 November. 
  120. ![CDATA[The US Department of Defense (DoD) has finalised the terms of the low rate initial production (LRIP) 9 contract for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). 
  121. ![CDATA[The US Navy's (USN's) fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite is now in "operational condition" after a June propulsion system failure, according to a navy space official. 
  122. ![CDATA[The US Navy (USN) acknowledged that delivery of the USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) will not occur in 2016 as the navy must determine the cause of problems with two main turbine generators (MTGs) on the next-generation aircraft carrier. 
  123. ![CDATA[US and South Korean forces have for the first time simulated the evacuation of refugees as part of the annual joint 'Hoguk' exercise, a defence ministry official in Seoul told IHS Jane's on 3 November. 
  124. Celebrate Chicago's historic World Series win with these Chicago red panda cubs
  125. Celebrating an alternate style of Odissi
  126. Cement, capital goods stocks gain
  127. Cement makers in North India likely to post better profits: ICRA
  128. Cement price: Realtors mull construction holiday
  129. Center must keep mum in the affairs of J&K & should hail that J&K is part & parcel of India. Let them suffer till they could find out the soln.
  130. Central Italy hit by 5.0 earthquake
  131. Central Italy hit by another quake during the night
  132. Centre has imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of steel wire rods from China to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap in-bound shipments.
  133. Centre is likely to press its proposal for 4-tier tax structure of 8, 12, 18 and 26%
  134. Centre is likely to press its proposal for 4-tier tax structure of 8, 12, 18 and 26 per cent, the peak rate being for FMCG and consumer durables
  135. Centre's decision on Siruvani river project an 'eyewash': DMK
  136. Centre's decision on Siruvani river project an eyewash: DMK
  137. Centre to set up $2 bn clean energy equity fund for additional renewable energy
  138. Centre waiting for spl committee report on Gorkha demand: Oram
  139. Century Enka standalone net profit rises 66.46% in the September 2016 quarter
  140. Century Enka tanked 9.87% to Rs 320 at 14:53 IST on BSE after net profit rose 66.46% to Rs 19.01 crore on 2.25% decline in total income from operation to Rs 319.67 crore in Q2 September 2016 over Q2 September 2015.
  141. Chairman of Chinese National People’s Congress to visit Vietnam
  142. Champions league
  143. Champions League: Borussia Dortmund Beat Sporting Lisbon to Enter Last 16
  144. Champions League: Kasper Schmeichel Saves Leicester Blushes in Copenhagen
  145. Champions League: Real Madrid Salvage Draw in 3-3 Thriller at Legia Warsaw
  146. Chandigarh [India], Nov. 3 (ANI): Asserting that the Centre has fulfilled its promise in implementing OROP, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday courted controversy saying that the ex-serviceman who committed suicide cannot be branded as a 'martyr', as brave soldiers do not take their own lives.
  147. Chandrakant B. Kamble, Principal secretary, Tamil Nadu Transport Department, and Ashok Kumar Das, Inspector General of Police, Economic Offences Wing (EOW), who have been appointed as monitoring offic...
  148. Changeable temperatures as seasonal winds continue: weather bureau
  149. Chart Check: Dabur, Torrent Power, Cipla, Bank of India
  150. Chatwal says, Clinton stands with Indian-American community on vital issues like immigration and supported India-US nuclear deal
  151. Check out Aishwarya-Abhishek’s sweet picture with daughter Aaradhya
  152. Check out the MF schemes on which you would have made hefty gains
  153. Check out the 'world's fastest SUV'
  154. Chemists create clusters of organelles by mimicking nature
  155. Chennai [India], Nov.2 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC head coach Marco Materazzi on Wednesday received a suspension for one match of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) for misconduct during his side's clash against Kerala Blasters last week.
  156. CHENNAI: Sundram Fasteners Ltd. (SFL)’s standalone net profit for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016 increased by 82.47 per cent to Rs.76.93 crore from Rs.42.16 crore for the corresponding ye...
  157. Chicago Cubs celebrate their title. (AP)
  158. Chicago Cubs win their first World Series baseball title
  159. Chief Librarian of Andhra University V.S. Krishna Library C. Sasikala has been invited to present a paper at the Seventh Asia-Pacific Library and Information Education and Practice (ALIEP) Internation...
  160. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday had to cancel a Cabinet meeting, which was scheduled to deliberate on measures to control pollution, following the detention of his deputy Manish Sisodia.Mr...
  161. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday expressed concern over the tardy progress of works relating to road network in Capital city Amaravati. He asked the officials to blacklist the contract...
  162. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu should not forfeit Andhra Pradesh’s right over its erstwhile capital, Hyderabad, until the Central government extended the benefits promised by way of special packa...
  163. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has informed the Assembly that the investigation into the explosion at the Malappuram collectorate has been entrusted to a special investigation team (SIT) and only a d...
  164. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Kerala will go ahead with the proposed dam project after arriving at a consensus with Tamil Nadu and the Centre
  165. Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy filed his nomination on Wednesday, the last date for filing, to contest the by-election from Nellithope Assembly constituency.Mr. Narayanasamy filed his papers before Re...
  166. Children Film Society of India will screen around 40 films including award winning Gopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiyaa, Budhia Singh
  167. Children's film fest with Make in India theme to begin from November 14 in Jaipur
  168. Chilean football manager Juan Antonio Pizzi has declined to comment on the FIFA ruling that gave Chile three points in a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia after the latter was penalised for fielding an illegal player.
  169. Chile Hosts Training Course for Resolution 1540 (2004) National Points of Contact from Latin American and Caribbean Region, 24-28 October
  170. China’s northwest links fertility with personal credit
  171. China’s one-child policy:
  172. China’s one-child policy: I am not alone at being alone
  173.     China and Kyrgyzstan vowed to fight terrorism, separatism and extremism through strengthened security cooperation.
  174. China and Russia will invest up to USD 20 billion to develop a long-haul wide-bodied jet, reports today and a company statement said, as Beijing seeks to challenge leading Western manufacturers Boeing and Airbus.
  175. China companies find mixed profits in overseas M&A
  176. China, Germany pledge stronger cooperation
  177. China is still attempting the maiden launch of its Long March-5 (Chang Zhen-5) rocket on Thursday, after years of intense development to create a launch vehicle capable of…
  178. China is still attempting the maiden launch of its Long March-5 (Chang Zhen-5) rocket on Thursday, after years of intense development to create a launch vehicle capable of orbiting heavy payload to geosynchronous and low Earth orbit. The launch is attempting a T-0 of 12:40 UTC on Thursday after several holds.
  179. China-Japan relationship heads in right direction
  180.     China, Kyrgyzstan agree to further boost cooperation
  181. China, Kyrgyzstan boost co-op on production capacity, security...
  182. China mulls extending auto tax cut
  183. China plans to send commercial tour groups into space from 2025
  184. China, Russia to invest 'up to $20 billion' in long-haul jet: Report
  185. China, Russia to invest 'up to $20 bn' in long-haul jet:report
  186. China’s Belt and Road Initiative to boost global trade, peace
  187. China’s Belt and Road initiative to unleash global prosperity
  188. China's Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Xu Qiliang met with Saken Zhasuzakov, the visiting Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan in Beijing on Wednesday.
  189.     China’s largest carrier rocket, the Long March-5, is expected to make its first trip into space in the coming days. Authorities said that after the final assembly and tests were completed, the rocket was transported to the launch site on Oct 28.
  190. China's northwest, Ningxia, will restrict families who breach the two-child policy by putting up obstacles on employment, securing bank loans and buying insurance.
  191. China's northwest region will restrict families who breach the two-child policy by putting up obstacles on employment, bank loans and insurance
  192. China's OPPO uses sales force and ad blitz to leapfrog over smartphone rivals
  193. China Southern Selects Rolls-Royce Trent 700 Engine to Power 10 A330-300s
  194. China's 'submarine king' launches home-made remote-controlled vessel
  195. China still attempting Long March 5 maiden launch
  196. China will feature as the focus country in the 22nd edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival, beginning here on November 11, a diplomat said here on Thursday.
  197. Chinese aerospace manufacturer, ChinaRocket, said it hoped to fly tourists to an altitude between 120 and 140 kilometres (75 and 87 miles) with a large space plane from 2025.
  198. Chinese and Indian troops are locked in a stand-off at the icy heights of Ladakh division since yesterday....
  199. Chinese and Indian troops are locked in a stand-off at the icy heights of Ladakh division since yesterday after People's Liberation Army(PLA) personnel entered an area where an irrigation canal was being built under the MNREGA scheme and stopped the ...
  200. Chinese Army makes incursion into Demchok area of Leh district
  201.  

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