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

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   2. 03 Nov 2016 | Vienna, Austria, 3 November 2016--The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at $43.12 a barrel on Wednesday, compared with $44.53 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. (
   3. 108-year-old Cubs super fan celebrates their World Series win
   4. 10 hilarious captions to this Rishi Kapoor pic
   5. 114th feast of St. Gregorios celebrated
   6. 13 states spent only 22% of capex budget: Investment worries in second quarter
   7. 15 ways to combat Delhi's deadly pollution
   8. 18 December 2016
   9. 1. Facebook takes a fall: Shares in Facebook are falling by about 7% premarket after CFO David Wehner spooked investors yesterday by warning that sales growth was expected to slow in 2017.<img
   10. 1K MV wind power projects to complete by December: Ministry
   11. 2012 poll results could help Cong, Ajit Singh & SP strike an alliance; here's why
   12. 2016 CMA Awards&#039
   13. 2016 CMA Awards Celebrate 50 Years With Star-Studded Opening Medley
   14. 20 companies doled out half of their profits in dividends in Q2!
   15. 20-year-old succumbs to dengue; spike in chikungunya cases
   16. 2 civilians injured in fresh border shelling
   17. 2 November &#150 The United Nations will do everything in its power to support the people of Kunduz in, the political chief of UN mission in Afghanistan told Government officials, civil society and media professionals in the restive northern province, where the security situation has remained tense since the provincial capital was briefly overtaken by the Taliban in late 2015 and was attacked again in October this year.
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   19. 2 November 2016 – Addressing the National Assembly of the Central African Republic (CAR) today, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told the legislators that the country’s people had given them a clear mandate, and as such, he urged them not only to play their traditional role as parliamentarians, “but also as defenders of dialogue and reconciliation.”
   20. 2 November 2016 – The Governments of France and the United Kingdom fell seriously short of their obligations under the international child rights convention by inadequately handling the situation of minors living at the Calais migrant camp in France, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has said.
   21. 2 November 2016 – The United Nations envoy for the Great Lakes region today highlighted the challenges posed by armed groups which continue to threaten the region’s stability and called for concerted efforts to avert any reversal of the commendable gains it has achieved thus far.
   22. 2 November 2016 -- The United Nations will do everything in its power to support the people of Kunduz in, the political chief of UN mission in Afghanistan told Government officials, civil society ...
   23. 2 November 2016 – Warning that impunity for crimes against journalists is rampant, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for immediate action to secure justice in cases where journalists have been attacked or killed and for concrete steps from all countries to ensure that media professionals are guaranteed space to operate free from harassment and intimidation.
   24. 2 US soldiers killed during operation in Afghanistan's Kunduz
   25. 2 U.S. soldiers killed fighting Taliban in Afghanistan
   26. 2 U.S. soldiers killed fighting Taliban in Afghanistan, civilians hit by airstrike
   27. 2 US troops dead after Afghan raid that killed 26 civilians
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   31. 30 years after Shah Bano, 'Islamic feminists' fight back
   32. 30 yrs after Shah Bano, Islamic feminists fight back
   33. 3-1’ jab after Indians&#8217
   34. 3D-printed permanent magnets outperform conventional versions, conserve rare materials
   35. 40 families come forward for identification at Kaskau camp
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   37. 4 killed, 13 injured in phosgene gas leakage at GNFC plant
   38. 4 myths about combat vehicles, debunked by Lt. Gen. McMaster
   39. 4 terror launch pads spotted along Pak border
   40. 59-year old Anil Kapoor is not ready to age at all.Almost 40 years into the film industry, the Lakhan of Bollywood still looks 'Jhakaas' and gives tough competition to the new-age actors and all one wants to know from him is his fitness ...
   41. 5% duty will be levied on mass consumption items used by common people
   42. 67-year-old undergoes liver transplant
   43. 6 days to go: US poll cheatsheet for financial markets
   44. 70-80% of all realty funding is last-mile financing
   45. 75% of the respondents see the economy improving in the near term
   46. 7 secrets that make Marwaris so good in biz
   47.     7 Streaming Political Documentaries to Ease Your 2016 Woes   
   48. 7 ways to lose your chance of becoming a manager
   49. 8 Indian officials may return from Islamabad
   50. 8 nominations for Assam by-polls
   51. 8 people were killed and 22 injured as Pakistani troops targeted civilian areas in Jammu region.
   52. 9 mistakes to avoid with your 401(k)
   53. A 20-year-old woman from Saki Naka succumbed to dengue on October 17, even as the city recorded a spurt in chikungunya cases.A health bulletin released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wed...
   54. A 30-year-old man was found hanging from ceiling fan in a room under suspicious condition in Shamli, police said today.
   55. A 30-year-old man, who had contested the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections as an Independent, was shot dead by two persons here, the police said on Wednesday.The incident took place on Tuesday whe...
   56. A 41-year-old man was arrested for running a fake recruitment agency at Mehdipatnam by sleuths of the west zone Task Force officials on November 1. Mohd. Khaled, the accused, was operating ‘City Star ...
   57.     A 46-year-old suspect named Scott Michael Greene was taken into custody shortly after police identified him as someone who may have "critical" information in what police are calling "ambush-style attacks" that killed two police officers in Iowa
   58. A 4-tier GST tax structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent, with lower rates for essential items and the highest for luxury and de-merits goods that would also attract an additional cess, was decided by...
   59. A 50-year-old man developed acute hepatitis from excessive energy drink consumption, according to a new case report published this week in BMJ Case Reports.
   60. Aaditya meets Governor, opposes BJP’s plans of affordable housing
   61. Aaditya Thackeray meets Maha Governor, opposes east-coast development
   62. AAP govt deputing teachers for court work,not teaching:HC told
   63. AAP govt takes suggestions from traders for implementation of GST
   64. AAP, SAD exploiting 1984 riots for poll gains, says Amarinder
   65. AAP, SAD exploiting 1984 riots issue for poll gains
   66. Aberdeen Bestiary's secrets revealed: 800-year-old book owned by Henry VIII was a learning tool seized during the dissolution of the monasteries
   67. A B Khare, Chairman and Managing Director, Madras Fertilizers Ltd, has taken over additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of FACT.
   68. A B Khare takes addl charge as FACT chairman
   69. ABLF continues in its journey and showcases outstanding leadership and discovers the finest instances of applying innovative ideologies to contemporary business.
   70. A boy was rescued by a policeman after riding his toy car into rush hour traffic on a busy road in Lishui City, China. Video courtesy CCTV.
   71. 'Abrasive' action possible if bilateral issues such as interconnection aren’t resolved within regulatory framework: Manoj Sinha
   72. Absence of these incentives could put at risk a manufacturing industry that is now worth Rs 54,000 crore and is expected to grow to Rs 94,000 crore by the end of this fiscal year.
   73. AB Sivakumar’s ‘Folly of hiring technical contract staff’ (November 2) brings into focus a grey area in HR management in all sectors in India. There is real confusion at the highest level about regu...
   74. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s audio message comes amid a U.S.-backed offensive to retake the Iraqi city.
   75. ACB teams visits DCW office
   76. Acclaimed Hollywood director Paul Feig's wife Laurie is quite impressed with recent Bollywood relationship drama "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and says the movie made her laugh and cry.
   77.     According to a report by AFP, referencing U.S. President Barack&nbsp
   78.     According to a report by AFP, referencing U.S. President Barack 
   79.     According to a statement from army headquarters and signed by Sani&nbsp
   80.     According to a statement from army headquarters and signed by Sani 
   81. According to estimates, as many as 1,50,000 room nights go unsold in India everyday
   82. According to estimates shared by research firm Euromonitor with ET, overall retail value sales of luxury goods in India dropped to 21.7% in 2016 from 24.5% in 2015.
   83. According to panellists, the upturn was supported by greater client requests and improved demand conditions.
   84. According to the companies' websites, the list price of a 280-seat Airbus A350 is $272.4 million, while a 290-seat Boeing 787 costs $264.6 million.
   85. According to the income tax returns figures released by the income tax department, 45,027 people had a gross income between Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore.
   86. According to the MoD, an Antonov An-148 regional jet operated by the Russian Border Guard violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island in
   87. According to the People’s Militia of the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), the Ukrainian Command has sent about 2,000 foreign mercenaries,…
   88. According to the report, bigger corporates have been preparing for GST, but smaller ones are not yet ready - "our discussions suggest three-month transition time".
   89.     According to The Turkish General Staff, the clashes with the militants also saw 11 fighters from Syrian opposition forces also injured.
   90. Accurate Facebook posts about Zika virus were plentiful, not popular
   91. Accusing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of corruption and financial wrong doings, Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan on Wednesday said he was "eagerly" waiting to see the premier and his younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif behind bars.]]
   92. Accusing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of corruption and financial wrong doings, Pakistan' opposition leader Imran Khan today said he was "eagerly" waiting to see the premier and his younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif behind
   93. Ace designer Tommy Hilfiger has said that he was upset to have model Gigi Hadid walk his runway in the red poncho after his casting director deemed her not as thin as the other girls.
   94. A Chicago Cubs fan predicted in his 1993 yearbook that the team would win the 2016 World Series.
   95. Acknowledging that globalisation has not been good for everyone in the US, Vice President Joe Biden said that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton knows how to benefit from it, for the country and its people.
   96. A court in Pakistan has rejected to release the Afghan woman Sharbat Gula who was arrested on charges of possessing fake Pakistani National Identity Card. According to the local media ...
   97. A court in Riyadh has sentenced a Saudi national to 15 years in prison for supporting executed Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, local media reported today.
   98. Across the region, immigration authorities have imposed various forms of restrictions to prevent journalists and activists from traveling for work or personal reasons. The authorities in and ...
   99. Activists in Russia face increased pressures, but officials cite a rent dispute with Amnesty.
   100. Activists of Ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today held a protest march here and burnt effigies of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other leaders for the party's alleged "role" in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
   101. Activities undertaken during Swachchhta Pakhwada and Launch of web based system for submission of documents for release of grant-in-aid under Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain
   102. Actor and MP from Kerala Suresh Gopi has said that he will take up cases of political killing in Kannur district with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and jointly work with him in ensuring that ...
   103. Actor Arvind Swamy, who has completed shooting for three projects this year so far, says it has been a busy year. He plans to take a small break before resuming work on other projects in his kitty.
   104. Actor Govinda suddenly fell ill when he visited the sets of TV show "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai" to promote his upcoming movie "Aa Gaya Hero".
   105. Actor-MP Suresh Gopi to work with Kerala CM to bring an end to political killings
   106. Actor Rajniesh Duggall, who is gearing up for the release of his two forthcoming multi-starrer films "Saansein" and "Wajah Tum Ho", says he is very secure as an actor.
   107. Actors John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha on Thursday paid tribute to the armed forces and unsung heroes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate here.
   108. Actor Suriya has finally gotten rid of his handlebar moustache which he was sporting for "S3", the third part in the "Singam" franchise. He is expected to get a makeover for his upcoming Tamil film "Thaana Serntha Kootam", said a source.
   109. Actor Warren Beatty honored for life's work in New York
   110. Actor Warren Beatty honoured for life's work in New York
   111. Actress Alia Bhatt says it is superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who made her cinema dream come true.
   112. Actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming slice-of-life film "Dear Zindagi", says failure is something which keeps her going.
   113. Actress Isla Fisher says she is always worried about her actor husband Sacha Baron Cohen that he is going to get arrested because the kind of films he has written.
   114. Actress Mila Kunis has slammed a sexist producer without naming him, for telling her that her career would finish after she refused to shoot semi-naked.
   115. Actress Neha Sharma, who will be seen sharing screen space with Dwayne Bravo for a song in the forthcoming film "Tum Bin 2", says the West Indies cricketer and singer has the spunk to get into Bollwyood.
   116. Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is busy shooting for the second season of "Quantico", has recorded a promotional track in Marathi for her debut Marathi production venture "Ventilator". She has dedicated the song, titled "Baba", to her late father Ashok ...
   117. Actress Sayyeshaa Saigal made her Bollywood debut with action-thriller "Shivaay", but she says romance is one of her favourite genres and she is looking forward to watching director Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".
   118. A cyclonic storm that is forecast to hit Bangladesh is likely to cause "heavy to heavy rainfall" in northeastern states, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in next 2-3 days, the weather office said today.
   119. A daily usage of 30 GB data under free Wi-Fi facility provided at the Indore railway station has been recorded, official sources said on Sunday.
   120. A dance festival-symposium paid tribute to Guru Debaprasad Das who believed that Odissi originated from the tribal and folk traditions.
   121. A day after he raised questions about the mental state of Ram Kishan Grewal, an army veteran whose suicide, allegedly over OROP...
   122. A day after he raised questions about the "mental state" of Ram Kishan Grewal, an army veteran whose suicide, allegedly over OROP, has sparked a political row, Union Minister V K Singh today said the deceased soldier was a Congress worker.
   123. A day after questioning ex-soldier Ram Kishan Grewal's "mental state", former Army Chief General V.K. Singh, now union minister, on Thursday said Grewal was a Congress worker and his suicide was not related to One Rank One Pension (OROP).
   124. A day after the Election Commission issued show-cause notices to 27 AAP MLAs on a petition seeking their disqualification for allegedly holding office of profit, they said that regular procedure was followed for their appointment.
   125. A day after the Member Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) faced the ire of the Madras High Court, which ordered a contempt notice for his “wilful disobedience” of its o...
   126. Address by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the banquet hosted in his honour by the President of Nepal
   127. Address by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the banquet hosted in his honour by the President of Nepal 
   128. Addressing the National Assembly of the Central African Republic (CAR) today, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson told the legislators that the country’s people had given them a clear mandate, and as such, he urged them not only to play their traditional role as parliamentarians, “but also as defenders of dialogue and reconciliation.”
   129. Addressing Urgent Plight of Refugees Hinges on State Engagement, Determination, High Commissioner Tells Third Committee amid Calls for Burden Sharing
   130. A debt-ridden waver, Chakrapani (45) of Madanapalle town, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday night.Chakrapani, who used to work in the powerlooms in and around Madanapalle, had recently obtained a...
   131. A deep dive into the research on standardized handoff protocols reveals processes that result in the best outcomes for patients, caregivers, and health-care organizations.
   132. A delayed flight did not deter the spirits of Indians here as they turned out in numbers to welcome Bengaluru FC at the Hamad International Airport early on Thursday morning.
   133. A delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The delegation was led by Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, and included Mr. Motoo Hayashi and Mr. Tatsuo Hirano.
   134. A delegation of Kerala municipality chiefs today staged a protest against the Centre and Union Minister Maneka Gandhi over their stand on culling of stray dogs, which have become a "nightmare" in the state.
   135. Adhbhut Infrastructure to hold board meeting
   136. Adidas brand rose 20 percent on a currency-neutral basis, compared with 7 percent for Reebok, and 6 percent for the TaylorMade golf business it is trying to sell.
   137. Adidas to speed up plans to cut Reebok's store network and focus on growing business with wholesale partners
   138. A distinguished scientist and Associate Director, Electron...
   139. Admiral wants to analyse the Facebook accounts of first-time car buyers to better understand their personality. But Facebook says this goes against its privacy guidelines.
   140. Admits that in retrospect, People’s Welfare Front should have stuck to collective leadership
   141. Adobe’s Project Felix Uses AI to Help You Craft Hyper-Realistic 3-D Renderings
   142. A doctor at AIIMS has been awarded the prestigious honorary fellowship of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) for his contribution to growth of medical education and healthcare in that country.
   143. A documentary from the University of Cambridge tackles the issue, looking at the philosophical, ethical and social questions involved with artificially programming pain responses.
   144.     A drug has been shown to switch off plaque production in the brain harmlessly, but trial results due next summer might reveal if this halts disease     
   145. A drug has been shown to switch off plaque production in the brain harmlessly, but trial results due next summer might reveal if this halts disease
   146. Advent International to refinance $ 125 million loans
   147. Advik Laboratories director resigns
   148. A father and son team at Westcombe Dairy in Somerset has adopted the robotic helper to meticulously tend to thousands of huge wheels of cheddar stacked 12 shelves high.
   149. AFC U-19:Indian eves shouldn't get carried away after performance against Iran, says head coach
   150. A federal jury resumed deliberations Wednesday in Newark, New Jersey, in the criminal case related to an incident that is widely known as Bridgegate.
   151. A few days ago, I almost fell off my chair, after I read a newspaper ad inviting listeners to hear the ‘most celebrated romantic vocalist’. The show in question will be held in Malad on Saturday, and ...
   152. A few weeks ago, many Americans would have guffawed at any suggestion that there could be a nail-biting finish to the November 8 presidential election. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton had a comfor...
   153. Afghanistan International support to Kunduz remains essential says UN Mission
   154. Afghanistan: International support to Kunduz remains essential, says UN Mission
   155. A fictional president of the United States is urging climate-conscious voters to make Hillary Clinton president.
   156. A five-man panel that includes Ratan Tata, Mistry's predecessor and the interim chairman, has been tasked with finding a new chairman.
   157. A foreign currency shortage has been crippling the economy, but the devaluation could bring short term pain.
   158. A former Marine shocked the courtroom during his own murder trial, admitting to strangling the wife of another Marine.
   159. A former police officer was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths on Wednesday on the charge of cheating a medical college aspirant, after taking Rs. 65 lakh from the student.The victim, ...
   160. A four-tier GST rate structure of 5, 12, 18, 28 per cent has been decided by the all-powerful GST Council. "We have been able to finalise GST rate structure," says Finance Minister Arun ...
   161. A four-wheeler, chairs, tables, computer, and other items attached
   162. After a slip-up during the Olympic Games, world 1,500m silver medalist Elijah Manangoi is on redemption path to a world record next season.
   163. After a splendid display against Iran in the opening match of the AFC U-19 Women's Championship 2017 Qualifiers, India's head coach Sajid Dar has called on his side not to get carried away by their performance and rather focus on putting their ...
   164. After being stacked at the vehicle assembly and integration building at the top of a mobile launch platform, this is the rolled to the launch pad.
   165. After blowing a four-run lead, the Cubs won, 8-7, in Game 7 to complete their rally from a 3-1 series deficit, as Cleveland’s own 68-year drought extends at least another season. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
   166. After Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) and his forces were defeated by the Chinese Communist Party and exiled to Taiwan, Chiang called on everyone to “save the nation and ensure its continued survival.” His hangers-on proved unworthy of the task. 
   167. After Cyrus Mistry's exit, Menon has been brought in to help Tata put the new management structure in place
   168. After helming action films like "Dus", "Cash" and "Ra One", director Anubhav Sinha is once again stepping into romantic genre with the sequel to his 2001 hit "Tum Bin" and he says life has come full circle for him.
   169. After revival, HPL eyes revenue boost
   170. After revival with help from Centre and banks, it plans to foray into petrol retailing, unit expansion
   171. After Rishi Jaitly, Twitter's MD for India and Southeast Asia Parminder Singh quits
   172. After Sunday’s violent attacks in the Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh where around a 3,000-strong mob attacked over a dozen Hindu temples and hundreds of minority households, the Dhaka Tribune reported on Tuesday that the Hindu community in the area is now considering moving to India to save their lives.
   173.     After the discovery of faulty insulation on coolant lines caused a temporary flight restriction for 10 F-35A Lightning IIs at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, repaired jets are beginning to fly again. Two aircraft returned to flight on 24 October. All the affected jets at Hill AFB are scheduled to return to service before the end of the year. Source: US Air Force
   174. After the Indians tied the game in the eighth, the Cubs pitched a scoreless ninth to send the game into extra innings. And then it rained. Honest.
   175. 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 ...
   176. After US, Australia issues travel advisory for India over threat of IS attack
   177. A genetic mutation confers a risk for development of Parkinson’s disease earlier than usual, an international team of researchers has discovered.
   178. A giant satellite antenna which could be used to track and communicate with manned space flights to Mars was launched Thursday near the Australian capital of Canberra.
   179. AGI Infra to hold board meeting
   180.     A Glorious Dongle That Brings MagSafe Back to MacBooks   
   181. A group of space industry experts that advises NASA sais the rockets, which Nasa hopes to use to ferry astronauts to the ISS, poses safety risks for.
   182. A half billion dollars – at least -- gets spent each year on blood tests to see which hospital patients have a genetic quirk that makes their blood more likely to form dangerous clots. And most of that spending probably isn’t necessary, a new review shows.
   183. A handful of House GOP members met Wednesday at North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows' Washington apartment to discuss potential rule changes that could give them more power to influence the GOP leadership and the direction of their conference.
   184. Ahead of Council meet, States yet to come up with options for cess on GST
   185. Ahead of next week's US prez election, financial markets were rattled on Wednesday by opinion polls showing a tightening White House race
   186. Ahead of the demolition on Wednesday, police officers were busy convincing residents of Rajarajan Nagar and Thangaraj Nagar to vacate their houses even up to 1.30 p.m.
   187. Ahead of the gruelling five-match Test rubber against India, former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has cautioned his side against the batting prowess of Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is going through a purple patch in all formats of the game at ...
   188. A higher proportion of migrants and refugees are dying on their way to Europe as a consequence of piecemeal political efforts to stem the influx which don't really solve the problem, Professor Heaven Crawley of the Unravelling Mediterranean Migration Crisis project told Radio Sputnik.
   189. A host of companies including Ambuja Cements, Berger Paints, Century Enka, Chemfab Alkalis, Dr Lal Path, EIH, Esab India, Geojit BNP, Grindwell Norton, FACT, ICRA, Monsanto India, MphasiS, Srei Equip...
   190. A huge problem still lurks at the heart of Paris climate deal
   191. AIBA denies news report of financial irregularities
   192. AIKS backs WB govt's opposition to direct MNREGA payment
   193. AIKS, the peasants wing of CPI-M today backed the West Bengal government's opposition to the proposed move by the Centre on direct payment of wages to MNREGA beneficiaries, saying cooperative federalism must be protected and followed.
   194. Aim is to provide continuous training for ten years to select boys and girls: SAAP official
   195. Air China Selects V2500 Engines for 18 Firm A320ceo Family Aircraft
   196.