Thursday, November 3, 2016

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-11-03 04:00


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    1.     Chinese defence and aerospace prime Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is showcasing its Z-11WB 'Kuang' (Buzzard) armed reconnaissance and light attack helicopter to the public for the first time at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition, which is being held in the southern city of Zhuhai from
    2. Chinese defense chief meets with Russian Navy Commander
    3. Chinese designer: ‘Made In China’ will succeed globally
    4. Chinese DM meets with Vietnamese deputy defense minister
    5. Chinese DWL-001 Non-cooperative Passive Detection System at at Zhuhai Airshow 2016. This oassive detection system can detect air targets from hundreds of kilometers.
    6. Chinese Holographic Ground Control Station (GCS) for Combat Drones at 
    7. Chinese, Indian troops in stand-off at Ladakh
    8. Chinese panel makers charge into OLED business
    9. Chinese regulators have
    10.     Chinese, Russian deputy PMs vow to further promote bilateral cooperation
    11. Chinese security forces caught patrolling deep inside eastern Afghanistan
    12. Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan met in Beijing on Wednesday with Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh.
    13. Chinese state planners
    14. Chipmaker Broadcom All Set to Acquire Network Gear Maker Brocade - Sources
    15. Chipmaker Broadcom said on Wednesday it would buy network gear maker Brocade Communications Systems Inc for $5.5 billion in cash, to expand its fiber channel and data storage businesses. The $12.75 per share offer represents a premium of 46.7 per ...
    16. Chris Stapleton bagged two top trophies-- male vocalist and music video of the year for "Fire Away"-- while Carrie Underwood won the female vocalist honour at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards.
    17. Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood win top honour at CMA Awards
    18. Cigarette smoking substantially reduces the lifespan of people living with HIV in the U.S., potentially even more than HIV itself, says a new study."A person with HIV who consistently takes anti-HIV medicines but smokes is much more likely to die of ...
    19. Citizenship Bill Committee to visit Assam after by-elections
    20. Citizens launch campaign against war-mongering
    21. City residents who wish to bring grievances to the notice of authorities can henceforth lodge the complaints through WhatsApp.The corporation on Wednesday announced the launch of a new facility under ...
    22. City school adopts two sports disciplines under LTAD scheme
    23. Civil and military authorities inspect the construction of a border wall between Turkey and Syria near the Mursitpinar border gate in Suruc, bordering with the northern Syrian town of Kobani, in southeastern Sanliurfa province, Turkey, August 29, 2016
    24. Claiming cow protection laws enacted by states have loopholes or are not being implemented properly, an umbrella body of organisations working in the field today pitched for an overarching legislation to ban cow slaughter and treating the crime on a ...
    25. Claims of Russian interference arise in the campaign over the proposed constitutional revision.
    26. ‘Climate change is our biggest challenge’
    27. Clinton Best Option for US-UK 'Special Relationship' – Ex-White House Official
    28. Clinton maintains lead in polls even as race tightens in battleground states
    29. Clinton says she was surprised by decision of fresh FBI probe
    30. Clinton, Trump Lack Viable Alternatives to Reverse Trajectory of Afghan War
    31. CM: Blacklist contractors who fail to meet the deadline
    32. CMPFO sees savings from digitisation
    33. CM shows confidence in Mundhe, will give a hearing to corporators
    34. CNIC Visits Naval Station Rota
    35. CNN's Ryan Young was reporting on the World Series Game 7 when the Chicago Cubs won and fans erupted into applause and celebration.
    36. Coach Zico feels that anxiety displayed by his forwards in scoring positions and less competition for places upfront are factors responsible for FC Goa’s struggle in the Hero ISL 2016. Last year’s fi...
    37. Coal production was down 5.8 per cent in September, while electricity generation went up by 2.2 per cent, year-on-year
    38. Coal stocks dip in 58 power plants, govt denies shortage
    39. Coastal areas of Tamil Nadu will continue to receive rainfall over many places till Friday. However, the movement of the weather system over southeast Bay of Bengal will determine the intensity of rai...
    40. Coca-Cola HBC posts lower third-quarter sales on tough comparisons
    41. ‘Coeur d’Artichaut’ verdwijnt na 27 jaar: “Dit was niet gepland”
    42. Co Launch &#8216
    43. Collector Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that they have decided to launch a week-long special sanitation drive in Karimnagar following reports about the spurt of dengue fever cases.Responding to a news item ...
    44. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said any peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will be implemented through Congress, rather than through another plebiscite, El Espectador reported Nov. 2.
    45. Colombia: Peace Agreement With FARC To Be Approved Via Congress
    46. Combined efforts strengthen military medical and health partnerships
    47. Combining the two companies would have “significant financial benefits,” adding more than US$500 million in cash to Tesla’s
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    49. Come November 3, and one can apply for affordable homes under PMAY(Urban) online
    50. Coming Maha Gadhbandhan featuring: Khaatwala Youth leader Rahul, Make the awakened sleep Devi Gowda, Haathi Per Purse Liye Mayawati, Cycle Savar Mulayam, Chara Kaaya lalu . Dilli Per Zhadu ...
    51. Coming soon! UMANG, the master app for government services
    52. Commending municipal authorities for the drive to clear encroachments over public properties and pavements in the twin cities, district-in-charge minister Vinay Kulkarni has said that the drive would ...
    53. COMMENT: Fresh short positions can b...
    54. COMMENT: Outlook is bearish. Consider selling it on intra-day rallies with a fixed stop-loss at 8580 levels
    55. 'commissary bagger 600x400'
    56. Commissary Sales Decline in 4th Straight Year
    57. Commissioner was blamed for his autocratic behaviour, humiliation he meted out to the Mayor
    58. Committee urges KIIFB to fund road project
    59. Committing suicide does not give anyone title of a 'martyr': Manohar Khattar
    60. Committing suicide does not give anyone title of a 'martyr': Manohar Khattar
    61. common man
    62. Communal clashes, overnight curfew in Khambhat
    63. ‘Community cohesion in U.K. is under threat’
    64.     Companies in many industries will see great opportunities as the country’s middle-income population grows rapidly in the next 15 years.
    65. Companies like Infosys and Wipro have been declaring the number of people who have been redeployed to other projects as their current jobs have been automated.
    66. Companies lure consumers with offers to ramp up volume
    67. Competition for trafficking routes following Islamic State's probable recognition in Mali would intensify kidnap, armed assault risks
    68. Competitive pressures to increase for Exide Industries
    69. Complete Idiots&#8217
    70. Composer Amaal Mallik, who made his singing debut with "O khuda" in "Hero", has once again lent his voice for a film. He says he loved singing "Catch me if you can" for "Force 2" as it is different from his past projects.
    71. Compucom Software to hold board meeting
    72. Computer scientists have developed what they call “sentiment analysis” software that can automatically determine how someone feels based on what they write or say. To test out the accuracy of this software’s machine-learning model, the team used it to analyze the individual sentiments of more than 1.6 million (and counting) geo-tagged tweets about the U.S. presidential election over the last five months.
    73. Concerted efforts would be needed to avert any reversal of the commendable gains achieved in Africa’s Great Lakes region thus far, the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy told the Security Council today.
    74. Condemning the encounter killings of eight Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activists near Bhopal, several Muslim organisations in the State have demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident...
    75. Confidence Petroleum India to hold board meeting
    76. Confident of victory: IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdad on Mosul offensive
    77. Configuration A would be able to launch 18 t to LEO, while Configuration B and C would be capable of lofting 25 t and 10 t to LEO, respectively. For GTO, the Configuration D would be capable of launching 10 t, while the Configuration E and F would be capable of lofting 14 t and 6 t to GTO, respectively.
    78. Congestion management at the German-Austrian border
    79. Congress dharna in protest against Arunachal government’s silence
    80. Congress Member of Parliament and former union law minister Ashwani Kumar on Thursday slammed the Modi government post the suicide of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal allegedly over the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme, saying it was the right of ...
    81. Congressmen on Wednesday staged a dharna on the last day of filing nomination to the November 19 by-poll to Hayuliang constituency protesting against the Arunachal Pradesh government’s alleged “delibe...
    82. Congress says condos should be easier to sell. Agency’s new rules may not help.
    83. Congress strategises to corner Centre during winter session of parliament
    84. Congress trying to shield CM over graft charges: BJP
    85. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attend the funeral.
    86. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has arrived in the ex-soldier Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal's native Bamla village to attend the cremation to be held later on Thursday.
    87. Congress workers today staged protest against the detention of party vice president Rahul Gandhi in Delhi when he went to meet the family members of army veteran Ram Kishan Grewal who allegedly committed suicide over One Rank One Pension issue.
    88. Construction has just begun on a replacement that will run on fossil-fuel-free biomass when it opens in 2020. Beside the power plant, the
    89. Consumer durables firm Whirlpool of India today reported a jump of 64.43 per cent in its standalone net profit at Rs 58.72 crore for the quarter ending September.
    90. Consuming foods made in canola oil -- an improved form of rapeseed, with less than two per cent erucic acid, a component found in mustard oil -- that is enriched with Omega-3 has the potential to reduce the risk of heart diseases, researchers say.
    91. Consuming foods rich in proteins such as lean meat, fish, legumes and almonds can significantly reduce fat accumulated in the liver within six weeks, researchers say.
    92. Containment measures of avian influenza in the affected zoos are being continuted through surveillance and screening for any dead bird
    93. Continuing its downward trend, the BSE Sensex fell about 81 points and the NSE Nifty broke below the 8,500-mark in early trade today amid weak global cues.
    94. Continuing its downward trend, the BSE Sensex fell about 81 points and the NSE Nifty broke below the 8,500-mark in early trade today amid weak global cues.]]
    95. Continuing its review of third‑cluster topics from the International Law Commission’s report, Sixth Committee (Legal) delegates pointed to several aspects which they said needed further work or were cause for concern.
    96. Controlled implosion brings down Moulivakkam tower
    97. Controlling plant regeneration systems may drive the future of agriculture
    98. Controversies surrounding the University of Hyderabad seem to have failed to dent its image as it is placed in the 14th position among the top Global Universities of India by the U.S. News and World R...
    99. Cooking makes food more digestible and kills off bacteria, and every human society in the world does it. But where and when it started is hotly debated
    100. Coordinated bomb-and-gun attacks in Thailand’s strife-torn southern region have left at least three people dead, authorities said, coming at a time when the nation is still mourning the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej last month.
    101. Cop gets life term for killing fellow policeman
    102. Cops busts fake call centre racket, three heldThe Delhi Police has busted a racket of fake call centres with the arrest of three persons and seized 210 SIM cards, one laptop, and Rs.4.35 lakh in cash....
    103. 'Corkscrew' shape of blood flow in heart's upper chamber may signal lower stroke risk
    104. Corporation finally lays roads after postponement of local body elections
    105. Corpus funds of varsities to come under scrutiny
    106. Corruption coming down in Railways, says DRM
    107. Cosby's accusers can describe 'serial nature' - prosecutor
    108. Cosby's accusers can describe 'serial nature': prosecutor
    109. Could your TOASTER help you find love? Smart home devices may match you to the perfect person by 2026
    110. Council, chaired by Arun Jaitley, is meeting for the fourth time to thrash out vexed issues of rates and dual control
    111. Counterterrorism police have detained a man alleged to have fought in Syria for militant groups as part of a swoop on extremist supporters that also netted a youth accused of planning to join Islamic State.
    112. Country Music Association Awards&#039
    113. Country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp today reported a 3.64 per cent increase in sales at 6,63,153 units in October. The company had sold 6,39,802 units in October 2015, Hero MotoCorp sai...
    114. Court in Hong Kong Hears Case Against Two Pro-Independence Lawmakers
    115. Courts to exercise contempt to uphold majesty of judiciary: SC
    116. Court to consider plea against CBI closure report in Maneka case
    117. Court to consider plea against CBI closure report in Maneka Gandhi case
    118. Court to consider plea agnst CBI closure report in Maneka case
    119. CPI(M) firm on public meet against pharma unit
    120. CPI (M) State executive committee member P. Sudarshan Rao has alleged that the State government was trying to downplay the enormity of the outbreak of dengue in the district.In a statement, he found f...
    121. CP, Khan Market to be ‘no-vehicle’ zones under Smart City plan
    122. Creating a slippery slope on the surface of medical implants
    123. Credibility biggest challenge facing media: Modi
    124. Credit, debit card frauds and how you can avoid them
    125. Credit Suisse posts surprise Q3 net profit; raises legal reserves
    126. Crewmembers working on filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron's untitled Mexico period drama came to blows with city authorities who tried to shutter the production over a permit dispute, say police.
    127. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) along with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is organising a South Zone event which will be inaugurated on the November 3 at Rural Development Trust ...
    128. Crocodile in Swimming Pool Attack Couple
    129. CSIR has come out with a “Game changing technology” for enabling the Indian leather sector achieve the set target of USD 27 billion by 2020 by making leather processing environmentally sustainable.
    130. CSIR's Initiatives for enabling the Indian Leather Industry
    131. CSIR’s Initiatives for enabling the Indian Leather Industry
    132. Cubs and Indians fans are driving ticket prices for Game 7 of the World Series tonight to record levels.
    133. Cubs fans celebrate World Series win
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    135. Cubs win first World Series in 108 years
    136. Cubs win first World Series in 108 years after nail-biter Game 7
    137. Cubs Win World Series
    138. Curtain Raiser – Health Camp during Navy week celebrations 2016
    139. Curtain Raiser Health Camp during Navy week celebrations 2016
    140. Cyber crime in Maharashtra has risen by a whopping 142.1 per cent in the last few years, the official said.
    141. CyberSeek to help candidates understand the market and locate the right opening, thus narrowing cybersecurity employment gap.
    142. Cyclone to hit Bangladesh; coastal, NE states to get heavy
    143. CYGNSS Satellite Mission Aims to Improve Hurricane Forecasting
    144. Cyrus Mistry cannot be held responsible for Nano's failure, a director of the firm said
    145. Cyrus Mistry has no plans to quit as Chairman of Tata gr cos
    146. Cyrus Mistry is wrong. We complied with the law: Tata Teleservices
    147. Cyrus Mistry vs Ratan Tata, a valuable lesson for B-school students
    148. Dabur announces AyurMedha scholarship
    149.     Dabur India buys personal care business in South Africa
    150. Dabur India buys personal care business in South Africa
    151. Dahal to attend World Future Energy Summit in UAE in January 2017
    152. Dalit Sangharsh Samithi (DSS) has condemned the termination of services of around 250 municipal labourers working in Afzalpur, Aland, Shahabad, Sedam and Chincholi civic bodies and demanded that the D...
    153. Dalston: Person in hospital after fire rips through north London building
    154. Darsi will be developed into a model constituency: Sidda
    155. Data suggest that the private sector in Maharashtra is less efficient than the cooperatives
    156. Dating apps emerge as the hottest tool for matchmaking
    157. Davie is converting a former commercial vessel, owned by Federal Fleet]]
    158. Days before Ram Kishan Grewal's suicide, PM Modi had said that the 1st instalment under OROP of Rs 5,500 cr had been paid
    159. Dead Ex-soldier was a 'Cong worker': V.K. Singh
    160. Dear friends, This is the first part of the military analysis of China’s amphibious capabilities and their influence on the balance…
    161. Debasis Das assumes charge as ECIL Chairman
    162. Debasis Das has taken over as the new Chairman & Managing Director of the Hyderabad-based Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL).
    163. Debasis Das has taken over as the new Chairman and Managing Director of the Hyderabad-based, Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL). A distinguished scientist and Associate Director, Electr...
    164. Debt-ridden weaver commits suicide
    165. Decarbonisation of Indian Railways - Mission Electrification
    166. Deceased armyman Grewal was a Congressman: V K Singh
    167. Decillion Finance to hold board meeting
    168. Defence middlemen come under scanner of probe agencies afresh
    169. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday asked the army personnel posted along the Line of Control to remain alert and give a befitting response to any "misadventure" from the across the border.]]
    170. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said only one lakh ex-servicemen were facing problem in getting pension as per One Rank One Pension scheme and it will be resolved within two months.
    171. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said Pakistan is waging a proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir but the neighbouring country will be given a befitting reply.
    172. Defence Minister visits frontier areas in Uri; Asks troops to be alert
    173. defenders of dialogue and reconciliation&#8217
    174. Defending the Delhi Police for detain political leaders seeking to take mileage from the suicide of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal over the delay in implementation of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said the ...
    175. Defenseman Karl Alzner has two goals in three games
    176. Defying extreme global volatility, the rupee managed to pull back from the early stumble and ended steady at 66.71 against the US dollar even as speculation around the Fed policy kept investors on ed...
    177. Defying extreme global volatility, the rupee managed to pull back from the early stumble and ended steady at 66.71 against the US dollar even as speculation around the Fed policy kept investors on edg...
    178. Delay in appointing governing council hits Maharaja’s College
    179. Delegates Call for Further Study of Third Cluster Topics, as Sixth Committee Continues Reviewing International Law Commission Report
    180. Delegates Tackle Legally Complex, Politically Sensitive Topics, as Sixth Committee Reviews Third Cluster of International Law Commission Report
    181. Delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians calls on PM
    182. Delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians led by Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, Secy Gen of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) calls A delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians led by the Secretary General of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Mr. Toshihiro Nikai calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on November 03, 2016.
    183. Delhi Air Pollution: 5 Things You Must Check Before Buying an Air Purifier
    184. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced Rs 1 crore compensation to the family of a retired soldier who killed himself demanding the OROP's implementation.
    185. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday targeted the Modi Government, saying that the pride, which led down the Congress Party, will work the same way with Bharatiya Janata Party.Sympathizing with the family of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan ...
    186. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced a compensation of Rs one crore for the family of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal who had allegedly committed suicide over the issue of 'One Rank, One Pension' (OROP).
    187. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had been detained on Wednesday as he tried to meet the family of an ex-serviceman who had committed suicide over the One Rank One Pension demand, was freed in the night after hours being "detained".
    188. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the compensation was part of a state government policy and is a gesture to honor martyrs
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