Thursday, November 3, 2016

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-11-03 08:00

  1. India is relying on President Pranab Mukherjee to put its relationship with Nepal back on track and dispel any misconceptions in the mind of the political leadership in the country.]]
  2. India juniors qualify for World Mixed Team play-off
  3. India lodges 'strong protest' to Pak official on ceasefire violation
  4. India must counter China’s aid games
  5. Indian airlines have recorded a growth of 35 per cent in the number of seats and 20 per cent in flights in the past 12 months at the Dubai airport, a company spokesman said on Thursday.
  6. Indian-American Peter Jacob, running for the US Congress from New Jersey, has received USD 70,000 in donations after former White House aspirant Bernie Sanders made a last minute fund-raising pitch for him.
  7. Indian Americans for Democrats &amp
  8. Indian Americans for Democrats & Friends of Hillary for President,...
  9. Indian Americans for Democrats & Friends of Hillary for President, appeal for collective vote
  10. Indian Americans for Democrats & Friends of Hillary for President, appeal for collective vote
  11. Indian Americans under spotlight as race to White House tightens
  12. Indian and Chinese National Security Advisors (NSAs) Ajit Doval and State Councillor Yang Jiechi are scheduled to meet in Hyderabad, India in the first week of November to review bilateral relations and regional developments.  Hugging and selfie diplomacy is over.  It is back to the brass...
  13. Indian BPO sector to benefit from Philippines president rant directed at Barack Obama and his threat to have the US military bases removed from the country
  14. Indian Card Clothing Company to hold board meeting
  15. Indian Coal Power Plants’ flinch at $ 35 bn Bill for Cutting Emission Levels
  16. Indian colts dished out another dominating performance as they streamrolled Bulgaria 5-0 in a Group G2 match to qualify for the play-off of the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships, here today.
  17. Indian Consulate in Shanghai celebrated the 141st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel at Shanghai University, highlighting the "pivotal role" played by him in India's independence movement.
  18. Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma is all set to tie the knot with basketball player Pratima Singh on December 9.
  19. Indian customs officials
  20. India needs to act on Tata row, says Japanese carrier DoCoMo
  21. India needs to focus on domestic market to boost mfg: Crisil
  22. Indian equity markets on Thursday traded flat on the back of global cues, such as the US Fed's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision and uncertainty regarding the upcoming US presidential elections.
  23. Indian equity markets on Thursday were pulled lower on the back of global cues, such as the US Fed's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision and uncertainty regarding the upcoming US presidential elections.
  24. 'Indian government is threatening and blackmailing our diplomats'
  25. Indian Hockey Coach Roelant Oltmans' contract extended till 2020
  26. Indian hockey team receive hero's welcome after winning Asian Champions...
  27. Indian Hockey Team Returns Home With Asian Champions Trophy
  28. Indian-origin man wins local election in Australia
  29. India not to lower wheat import tax for now - food ministry source
  30. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee who is on a three-day state visit to Nepal, the first presidential visit from India in 18 years, said India has an abiding interest in peace, stability and development of Nepal and is committed to strengthening its ...
  31. Indian Railways will roll out upgraded AC-III tier coaches with coffee vendors, CCTVs along the aisle and even a signature colour scheme.
  32. Indian scientists detect crack in Earth's magnetic shield
  33. Indian services activity accelerates in Oct as demand surges
  34. Indian shares slip on U.S. election worries, bargain hunting helps
  35. Indian shuttler Pratul wins maiden title at Bahrain International Challenge
  36. Indian Students In United States See Democratic Hillary Safer, Worried About Trump
  37. Indian youth comes out as gay in Canada, family back home abandons him
  38. India on Thursday criticised Pakistan's "tit for tat" move to name eight Indian officials posted at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad for "anti-Pakistan activities", and said the officials have been "falsely implicated".
  39. , India on Thursday retaliated to the claim saying Islamabad is in complete denial of the problem and is deflecting its responsibility by resorting to &quot
  40. India on Wednesday summoned Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Syed Haider Shah in order to lodge a complaint against repeated incidents of ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC).Shah...
  41. India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner here and conveyed its "grave concern" as well as strong protest at the recent escalation in incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan on border which have resulted in several fatalities on Indian side.]]
  42. India-Pak ties slide further
  43. India protested Islamabad putting out names and details of eight Indian diplomats in the public domain
  44. India Radiators to hold board meeting
  45. India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless allegations’ against its officials
  46. India’s air quality among world’s worst over Diwali weekend: Report
  47. India's Bengaluru FC get warm welcome in Doha
  48. India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani says the censorship body is not homophobic, and that it does not follow any separate guidelines regarding content on same-sex love.
  49. India services PMI rises to 54.5 in October
  50. India's food security programme to cost $21 billion a year: Paswan
  51. India, she said, needs pragmatic and visionary e-regulations that can unleash the power of e-commerce.
  52. India should take dual path to promote manufacturing sector: Report
  53. India's largest independent payments company MobiKwik has announced its partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) for tatkal bookings with a much higher success rate than other modes of online payment.Instantaneous ...
  54. India's largest mobile payment and commerce platform Paytm has announced the appointment of Deepak Abbot as its Senior Vice President - Growth Marketing.Previously, Deepak was working with Times Internet as the head of mobile growth. With over 17 ...
  55. India’s offer to buy 200 foreign combat jets if they are ‘Made-in-India’ has hit headlines. This announcement after concluding the deal for importing 36 x Rafale fighter jets in flyaway...
  56. India's recent moves are bound to provoke China
  57. India's service activity picks up pace in October
  58. India Summons Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Over Ceasefire Violations
  59. India to Clear $2.1 Billion Defense Purchase Contract with Russia
  60. India to get technology to unlock any mobile phone
  61. India to get technology to unlock any smartphone
  62. India to keep wheat import tax at 10 percent, private imports seen at 3 million tonnes
  63. India to Work With Other Nations on Disaster Risk Reduction, Says PM Modi
  64. India, which scripted history with its successful maiden Mars orbiter mission, has the potential to be a big player in the global space program and could even see its private sector develop its own SpaceX, award-winning author Stephen Petranek ...
  65. India will work with other partner countries and stakeholders to build a coalition or centre for promoting disaster resilient infrastructure in the region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurati...
  66. India withdrawing eight diplomats from Pakistan
  67. India witnessing 'jobless' growth: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
  68. India Witnessing 'Jobless' Growth: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
  69. India won't lower wheat import tax for now
  70. Individuals who do not meet minimum income requirements for credit cards can buy items via instalment plans, reports Tech in Asia
  71. Indo Amines has received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to sell 10 products in the US market. In a disclosure to the exchanges, the company listed the 10 chemical pro...
  72. Indo Amines hit an upper circuit limit of 20% at Rs 80.45 at 10:334 IST on BSE after the company said it received approval from United States Environmental Protection Agency to sell certain products in the US market.
  73. Indo Defence 2016: Indonesian Air Force evaluates options for passive radar system on Natuna Islands
  74. Indo Defence 2016: PT Palindo discloses further details of 110 m vessel on order for BAKAMLA
  75. Indo Defence 2016: PT PAL signs MoU with Boustead to build Malaysian Navy ship in Indonesia
  76. Indo Defence 2016: PT PAL signs MoU with Boustead to build Malaysian Navy ship in Indonesia"
  77. Indo Defence 2016: SAGE ESM enters service on Indonesian CN-235
  78. Indo Defence 2016: SAGE ESM enters service on Indonesian CN-235"
  79.     Indonesian Air Force CN-235 fitted with a SAGE 600 digital ESM system. Source: Leonardo
  80. Indonesian police are planning a massive show of force in the capital Jakarta tomorrow to contain a much-hyped protest by Muslim hardliners against the city's popular governor that threatens to ignite religious and racial flashpoints.
  81. Indo-UK Tech Summit: Theresa May to bring 250-strong delegation
  82. Industrial Investment Trust to hold board meeting
  83. Industry bodies call for eventual streamlining of multiple GST rates
  84. Industry body Assocham today urged the Centre to initiate certain measures for the domestic steel sector such as extending easy financing, devising long-term freight tariff policy and augmenting transportation infrastructure among others.
  85. Industry, Home Affairs Ministries to speed up security clearances for foreign investors
  86. In early October, a few pages of Donald Trump's state tax returns mysteriously mailed to The New York Times revealed he had claimed a $916 million loss -- well over a billion in today's dollars -- which he could use to avoid taxes for nearly two decades.
  87. In edible oils market, palmolein and soya oil declined by ₹6 and ₹2 per 10 kg each. All other indigenous edible oils were unchanged. Extended losses in foreign market kept stockists away from fresh ...
  88. Inflammation in the brain has been associated with neurodegernative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and a new study links it for the first time to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
  89. Inflammation is one of the main reasons why people with diabetes experience heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other, related complications. Now, in a surprise finding, researchers have discovered, in mice, that when certain immune cells can’t manufacture fat, the mice don’t develop diabetes and inflammation, even when consuming a high-fat diet.
  90. Infomercial sleeper ‘My Pillow’ gets $1 million wake-up call over false medical claims
  91. Informer en bunq lanceren realtime bankkoppeling
  92. In fresh directives, the CBDT has asked the taxman to take steps for widening the existing tax base, prevent avoidable disputes and ensure that the honest taxpayer is "facilitated" while stressing that tax evasion cases are handled without fear.
  93. In India, we are committed to walk the talk on the implementation of Sendai Framework: PM
  94. Initial probe reveals the driver of one of the trains ignored the signal and rammed into a stationary train.
  95. Initial reports indicate that the tanker accident at Hindustan Insecticide Limited’s Udyogamandal unit at Eloor could be the result of neglecting the procedures for unloading carbon disulphide.Sources...
  96. In its first year of operations, the bank has already got about 1.5 million customers on board
  97. In just six days, the film has done a business of Rs 74.01 crore in India.
  98. In less than a month after the GHMC undertook repairs of rain-battered roads at a cost of Rs. 75 crore, a new round of digging will be taken up in a quarter of the city’s roads to lay water pipelines....
  99. In light of the “serious shortcomings” revealed by an independent inquiry into the response of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) after violence broke out in and around its premises in the capital, Juba, in July, Secretary-General Ban Ki moon will introduce a raft of measures to bolster its protection of civilians, including through greater accountability of uniformed and civilian personnel.
  100. In marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the Secretary-General said that attacks on journalists violate the human rights of individuals and undermines freedoms of information and expression across societies.  He notes that impunity, which makes this terrible situation worse, is rampant.
  101. In Message for World Tsunami Awareness Day, Secretary-General Cautions if We Fail to Prepare, ‘We Risk Paying a Heavy Price’
  102. Innovation is key to industrial development and universities in South Asia should provide necessary "ambience" to promote research and innovation, President Pranab Mukherjee said today as he was conferred an honorary D.Litt by a leading Nepalese ...
  103. Innovation is key to industrial development: Mukherjee
  104. In open economy this is unavoidable. Let''s accept the fact. Empty Rhetoric has no place here.
  105. In order to bring down coal imports at a faster rate, public sector units (PSUs) in the power sector will follow "zero imports" from the next fiscal onwards, a top official said on Thursday.
  106. In order to protect the endangered Great Indian Bustard, locally known as “Godawan”, the Desert National Park authorities have developed a mobile application to monitor the movements of the avian.Acco...
  107. In pics: From Beyonce to Taylor Swift, who wore what at the CMA Awards
  108. Inrease in PM10 levels in S.G. Halli, Mysuru Road, Central Silk Board, Whitefield Industrial Area, Yelahanka, Kajisonnenahalli, Yeshwantpur, Victoria Hospital; KHB Industrial Area in Yelahanka saw the maximum increase of 75 per cent
  109. Inside Google's quirky London headquarters
  110. Inside Pics: Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his birthday with Ranbir, Karan, Farhan in Alibaug
  111.     Inside the Battle to Bring Broadband to New York&#8217
  112.     Inside the Battle to Bring Broadband to New York’s Projects   
  113. Insight: Emails show how Republicans lobbied to limit voting hours in North Carolina
  114. Insight - Ghost soldiers: the Russians secretly dying for the Kremlin in Syria
  115. In some Persian Gulf States, people can be jailed as terrorists and even executed for peacefully expressing their views in social media , Ahmed Benchemsi of Human Rights Watch told Sputnik
  116. In some Persian Gulf States, people can be jailed as terrorists and even executed for peacefully expressing their views in social media , Ahmed Benchemsi, the Advocacy and Communications Director for Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division, told Sputnik.
  117. In spite of a severe financial crunch, the government has allocated Rs.25,000 crore for the welfare of weaker sections and it is contemplating setting up a corporation for the welfare of Vysya communi...
  118. Installation of the system was overseen by Hon Hai subsidiary, LinkOOH (萬相雲媒), which was established with capitalization of
  119. Instead of taking the initiative to resolve
  120. Insurer likely to support Ratan Tata; reduction in stake might have been profit booking
  121. In Tata's boardroom battle, TCS has most to lose
  122. Intellect Design Arena approves rights issue
  123. Intellect Design Arena reports standalone net loss of Rs 13.36 crore in the September 2016 quarter
  124. Interactive Financial Services to hold board meeting
  125. International Archives - Rajya Sabha TV
  126. International Conference on Decarbonization of Indian Railways- Mission Electrification begins tomorrow
  127. ‘Intervention’ in personal laws opposed
  128. Interview with Former Sebi whole-time member
  129. Interview with Founder and chairman, Central Square Foundation
  130. Interview with Managing director, Acer India
  131. Intex, Tata Institute of Social Sciences tie-up to provide academic qualification to semi-skilled workers
  132. In the backdrop of delegation-level talks between the fishermen associations of India and Sri Lanka, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(DMK) on Thursday alleged that the Centre is silent on issues related to Tamil Nadu.DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan ...
  133. In the backdrop of the power struggle within the ruling Yadav clan in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is all set to kick off his Samajwadi Vikas Rath Yatra with a road show from the Stat...
  134. In the December issue of Architectural Digest, the Obamas have provided an exclusive tour of their private White House living quarters.
  135. In the final countdown to the US election, Americans and foreigners alike are jostling to bet on a shock Donald Trump....
  136. In the final matches on day four of the Champion's League Group F saw Dortmund prevail versus Sporting Lisbon 1-0, while the Legia Warsaw Real ...
  137. In their bid to successfully adopt organic farming in their respective regions, a group of farmers from the State will go on a study tour of Sikkim, which has been declared the country’s first organic...
  138. In the largest ever opium haul in the state, 15.478 kg of the contraband was seized by Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized in Bawngkawn area here, officials said today.
  139. In the last 48 hours, more than three schools have been burnt in South Kashmir taking the tally to 27 so far since July 9 -- a day after Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was gunned down by security forces.
  140. In the second of a three-part series on land acquisition, Business Standard visits Nuagaon, one of the project sites for Posco
  141. 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."I appeal to the peace ...
  142. In three straight wins, the power play and penalty kill get on track — and the new guys get nicknames.
  143. Intl convention of travel-tourism professionals at Hyd nxt yr
  144. In UN, India points out that it is the world's largest democracy and free and fair elections are held regularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
  145. Investigation Sheds Light on Final Moments of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
  146. Investors should avoid investing in stocks where the company is dependent only on a single project to derive its revenue
  147. Investors welcome new rules on rating agencies' disclosures
  148. Involve all stakeholders in nation building:Mukherjee to Nepal
  149. In what was to be his last conversation with his son, 70-year-old Ram Kishan Grewal asked for a final word with his wife and told his shattered son not to lament his sacrifice for the average Army jaw...
  150. Iran commander says US in 'strong decline'
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  152. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday lambasted Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for revealing what he called the moral shortcoming of the United States.
  153. Iran’s nuclear deal dividend: Skies full of planes
  154. Iraqi forces have entered ISIS-held Mosul for the first time in more than two years, the Iraqi Defense Ministry said, in an operation to free the key city.
  155. Iraqi forces have entered ISIS-held Mosul for the first time in more than two years, the Iraqi Defense Ministry said, in an operation to free the key city from the militant group's control.
  156. Iraqi Forces Liberate 7 Villages near Mosul
  157. Iraqi forces make steady gains in battle for Mosul
  158. Iraqi forces on Thursday took control of Kukjeli and al-Qudis neighbourhoods of eastern Mosul and were at the gates of al-Karama district where they clashed with Islamic State (IS) militants, a security official said.
  159. Iraqi Map Update: Iraqi Military and Popular Mobilization Un...
  160. Iraqi Map Update: Iraqi Military and Popular Mobilization Units Shape Battleground in Mosul Countryside
  161. Iraqi Popular Forces Cut Off Nonexistent Highway from Mosul ...
  162. Iraqi Popular Forces Cut Off Nonexistent Highway from Mosul to Raqqa
  163. Iraqi Shi'ite forces to cut western supply route from Mosul
  164. Iraqi Special Forces Pause at Edge of Mosul, Weather Cuts Visibility
  165. Iraqi special forces were holding their positions along Mosul's eastern outskirts on Wednesday as poor weather hampered visibility in operations to rout Islamic State (IS) fighters from the country's second-largest city.]]
  166. Iraq Threatens War Over Turkey's Troop Presence, Buildup
  167. IRCTC, Mobikwik tie-up to launch 'E-Cash Payments' for tatkal bookings
  168. IRCTC, Mobikwik tie-up to launch 'E-Cash Payments' for tatkal bookings
  169. Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao said that power connections would be allotted to every farmer who is in need of it.Participating in the oath taking ceremony of Agriculture Technology Management Agen...
  170. Isaac lists conditions for expert advice
  171. Is Alibaba planning a Chinese invasion of India?
  172. Is 'Asgardia' a plot by the ILLUMINATI? Conspiracy theorists claim the space nation will be used 'for mind control and evil purposes'
  173. IS chief Baghdadi message: No Mosul retreat
  174. IS chief Baghdadi surrounded by Iraqi Army inside Mosul
  175. IS chief Baghdadi trapped by Iraqi Army inside Mosul
  176. Is China’s economy on a precipice?
  177. Is Finally Back in Print   
  178. Ishant Sharma to Marry Basketball Player Pratima Singh on December 9
  179. ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Attempts to Rally the Troops in Mosul
  180. ISIS' media arm has released audio purportedly featuring the terror group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, attempting to rally ISIS fighters in the battle for Mosul.
  181. ISL 2016: FC Goa, FC Pune City Lock Horns in Battle of Bottom-Rankers
  182. Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Expressing disappointment at the rejection of bail to Nat Geo's famed "Afghan Girl" Sharbat Gula, the Afghanistan ambassador to Pakistan on Wednesday called on Prime Minister ...
  183. Islamabad [Pakistan], Nov.2 (ANI): Pakistan is likely to declare five Indian diplomats persona non grata on alleged charges of spying.
  184. Islamabad [Pakistan], Nov. 2 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to suspend the hearing of disqualification references filed against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the Panama leaks until the Supreme Court decides on the matter.
  185. Islamabad [Pakistan], Nov. 3 (ANI): At least 17 people have been killed and more than 40 others wounded after two passenger trains collided near Karachi's Landi Railway Station on Thursday morning, hospital officials said.
  186. Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been trapped by Iraqi Army, which entered the terrorist group’s stronghold of Mosul for the first time in more than two years for a final assault, a report...
  187. Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been trapped by Iraqi Army, which entered the terrorist group's stronghold of Mosul for the first time in more than two years for a final assault, a report has claimed.]]
  188. Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi surrounded by Iraqi Army inside Mosul: Report
  189. Islamic State Chief Baghdadi Has Been Cornered by Iraqi Force in Mosul City
  190. Islamic State (IS) chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been trapped by Iraqi Army, which is approaching the terrorist group’s stronghold of Mosul for the first time in more than two years for a final assa...
  191. Islamic State leader, confident about holding Mosul, calls for invasion of Turkey
  192. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. International Standards give state of the art specifications for products, services and good practice, helping to make industry more efficient and effective. Developed through global consensus, they help to break down barriers to international trade. What it do? ISO develops International Standards. We were founded in 1947, and since then have published more than 19 500 International Standards covering almost all aspects of technology and business. From food safety to computers, and agriculture to healthcare, ISO International Standards impact all our lives.
  193. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to visit India in November
  194. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will lead a high-profile delegation on a six-day visit to India beginning November 15 to boost cooperation in the field of security, education, cyber, energy, water and agriculture.
  195. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will lead a high-profile delegation on a six-day visit to India in mid-November to boost cooperation in the field of security, education, cyber, energy, water and agriculture.
  196. Israel President to tour India
  197. Israel Prez to visit India in November
  198. Israel Prez to visit India on November 15
  199. ISTANBUL -- The Erdogan government's suppression of free speech is expanding to Turkey's left-leaning media outlets and those for minority Kurds. But Ankara's continuing use of the post-coup state of emergency to crack down on dissenting voices could...
  200. Is the Chinese economy about to implode? With its debt overhangs and property bubbles, its zombie state-owned enterprises and struggling banks, China is increasingly portrayed as the next disaster in a crisis-prone world.
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