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

1. J&K governor meets Rajnath Singh, discusses reopening of schools
2. J&K HC takes note on schools being burnt in the state
3. J&K orders closing of schools along border
4. J&K orders closure of schools in 5 border districts in wake of escalating tension with Pak
5. Japan's GDP seen logging 1% quarterly growth
6. Japan's lower house TPP committee vote halted amid opposition calls for minister's head
7. Japan's public backs foreign aid, balks at military boost, Pew says
8. Japan's state-backed lender tightens screening for Russian borrowers
9. Japan and India
10. Japan and India are considering signing a bilateral pact during a planned visit to Tokyo by Narendra Modi in mid-November, according to sources
11. Japanese car maker Toyota has developed an app called Smart Key Box that lets people use smartphones to access and startup a car.
12. Japanese design flattens the Earth to show how big landmasses and oceans really are
13. Japanese firm in belief that international trade is good
14. Japanese go all in to celebrate Halloween
15. Japanese H-IIA rocket launches Himawari 9 satellite
16. Japan faces uphill battle in tackling excessive overtime
17. Japan government keen to fund Delhi Metro's phase IV project
18. Japan govt keen to fund Delhi Metro’s phase IV
19. Japan has launch the Himawari 9 weather satellite on Wednesday afternoon local time, with the aid of its H-IIA rocket. Liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Centre, in Japan’s…
20. Japan has launch the Himawari 9 weather satellite on Wednesday afternoon local time, with the aid of its H-IIA rocket. Liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Centre, in Japan’s Osumi Islands, was on schedule at 15:20 local time (06:20 UTC), which was the opening of an available window of two-hour, 58-minutes.
21. Japan, India to sign nuclear pact this month
22. Japan on Wednesday launched a next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite "Himawari-9", aiming to further improve weather services in the Asia-Pacific region.
23. Japan’s central bank yesterday again pushed back the timeline for hitting its inflation goal, the latest policy change that has raised questions about attempts to revive the deflation-plagued economy.
24. Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped to more than a week low on Wednesday as worries over the US presidential election prompted a recoil in global markets, with a stronger yen adding to the cautious ...
25. Japan, South Korea eye joint action on companies aiding North
26. Japan to help Russia upgrade airport
27. Japan to scale back anti-piracy operations off Somalia
28. Jawan martyred in Pak firing
29. @jcavery: Compelling points.  Accordingly, maybe the next step for enterprises is to start funding skunkworks projects in their security departments.
30. Jeddah stadium plot indicates Islamic State attempt to step up sophistication of operations in Saudi Arabia
31. Jennifer Granick and Riana Pfefferkorn discuss lessons learned from the Apple-FBI case, and how security pros should be prepared if government data requests hit closer to home.
32. Jessica Biel Made Fun of Justin Timberlake’s Voting Booth Selfie With a Hilarious Summary
33. Jet Airways (India) to hold board meeting
34. JFS Claims Capturing Villages in Aleppo, Start of New Battle near Daraa
35. JICA keen on funding Delhi Metro phase IV
36.     Jihadist Advises on Placement of Explosives in Movie Theaters, Type of Material for Particular Effect   
37. Jihadist Advises on Placement of Explosives in Movie Theaters, Type of Material for Particular Effect
38. Jinping met with the leader of Taiwan's opposition party on Tuesday as Beijing's relations with the island's new president deteriorate.
39. Jio can't keep its services free for long: Airtel CEO
40. JNUSU organised a sit-in at the varsity's Administration Block on Diwali night to make a plea for stronger action in finding Najeeb Ahmed
41. Jobs growing in Bengaluru, Accenture its top employer: Data
42. Joe Maddon has his loose Cubs thinking comeback
43. Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 30 (ANI): Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who was yesterday sent to the stands at half-time in the 0-0 draw with Burnley in the Premier League, could be facing a stadium ban following another run in with officials.
44. Johannesburg [South Africa], Oct. 31 (ANI): Novak Djokovic has admitted that Andy Murray's attempt to surge to the top of the rankings has rejuvenated an otherwise mediocre season for the World No. 1.
45. Johnny Depp enters Rowling's magical world in 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel
46.     Johnny Depp is joining the wizarding world. The actor has been cast in the sequel to the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off,
47. John Oliver Explains the Dangers of School Segregation
48. [Joint Press Release] The OPEC High-level Committee, established by the Algiers Accord, met with non-OPEC oil producing countries on Saturday, 29 October, at OPEC headquarters in Vienna.
49. Jon Stewart may no longer be the host of "The Daily Show," but that doesn't mean he doesn't have something to say about Donald Trump and the 2016 election.<img
50. Jon Stewart rips Donald Trump at charity event
51. Joshua Goldfarb, VP & CTO - Emerging Technologies, FireEye,
52. Judicial staff arrested over bribery in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan
53. Justice for Indian-origin man 18 years after murder
54. Just try scrolling past this image and see what happens. It appears to wiggle and wobble, and it's messing with everyone's vision. The zingy pattern is the latest optical illusion to sweep the web. Despite being a perfectly still image, the clever picture seems to move. It was created by Japanese psychology expert, Professor Akiyoshi Kitaoka, who warns that the anomalous motion illusion might make observers feel sick.
55. KABUL, 31st October, 2016 (WAM) -- The US Forces-Afghanistan, USFOR-A, has announced that 5,523 Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, ANDSF, service members were killed and an additional ...
56. Kabul [Afghanistan], Oct. 29 (ANI): International Taste and Quality Institute based in Brussels has rated the Afghan saffron as the best in the world for the third consecutive year.
57. Kabul [Afghanistan], Oct. 30 (ANI): Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Sunday that at least 25 insurgents were killed in an airstrike carried out in eastern Nangarhar province.
58. Kalidas launched the career of T.P. Rajalakshmi, the first heroine of south Indian cinema
59. Karachi [Pakistan], Nov. 1(ANI): Pakistan appears to be on throes of a leadership crisis, especially when it comes to defining the relationship between the civilian administration and the military top brass.
60. Karachi [Pakistan], Oct. 31 (ANI): At least one 'terrorist' has been killed and 33 other suspects apprehended in raids carried out by law enforcement agencies in Karachi late on Sunday, officials and sources said.
61. Karanja irrigation project to be revived
62. Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated with fervour here on Tuesday.The main programme organised by the district administration at the district stadium was marked by a meaningful dance-drama by schoolchi...
63. Kashmir Private Schools Association (KPSA) today appealed to the government to reconsider its decision to hold annual board examinations as per schedule in the unrest-hit Valley, saying students were not ready for exams and extreme stress could give ...
64. Kathmandu [Nepal], Nov. 2 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee held a bilateral meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Vidyadevi Bhandari at the Sheetal Niwas here on various regional, bilateral and international issues.
65. 'Katrina McFarland sits in a MaxxPro mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle during her visit to the 401st Army Field Support Brigade at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, May 3. (Army Photo: Justin Graff)'
66. Katrina McFarland, the Army's assistant secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology, retired after nine months on the job.
67. Kattil Thekkethil lifts President’s trophy
68. Kaveri Grameena Bank, at the behest of the Central Vigilance Commission, will organise a programme to create awareness among the public on eradication of corruption on Wednesday at its head office in ...
69. Kejriwal Alleges Phones of Judges Tapped. Government Denies Strongly
70. Kejriwal slams Modi for ex-jawan’s suicide over OROP
71. Kellton Tech Solutions consolidated net profit rises 38.77% in the September 2016 quarter
72. Kenya & Tanzania Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties
73. Kenya & Tanzania Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties
74.     Kenya and Tanzanian leaders pledged to renew bilateral cooperation in key areas such as security, trade, labour migration and wildlife protection.
75. Kenyan Doctor Feared UN Promoted Vaccine Was ‘A Mass Sterilization Exercise’
76. Kerala becomes first high density populated state in the country to achieve Open Defecation Free status
77. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said though the Centre was lukewarm to requests for help with rehabilitation schemes for returning members of the diaspora, he would again take up the issue with New Delhi.
78. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said though the Centre was lukewarm to requests for help with rehabilitation schemes for returning members of the diaspora, he would again take up the issue with New Delhi.]]
79. Kerala has become the third Open Defecation Free state in the country after Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) (Gramin)..
80. Kerala HC diamond jubilee celebrations begin
81. Kerala’s most charming hill destinations
82. Kerala turned 60 on Tuesday, with politicians highlighting their contribution for the state.]]
83. Kerala turns 60; kick starts celebrations
84. Kerala vigilance chief Jacob Thomas sat down with News18’s Neethu Reghukumar for an exclusive interview where he discussed the prevalence of corruption in the higher echelons of decision making and what makes him go after even his long-time colleagues. ]]
85. Kernex Microsystems (India) to hold board meeting
86. Key challenge for the exchange would be to have enough option writers who takes full price risk
87. Khoday India vice CMD passes away
88. Kiduja India to hold board meeting
89. killing of eight alleged SIMI terrorists by Madhya Pradesh Police, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan took a dig at opposition parties saying that for them &quot
90. Kim Gordon’s Sound World
91. Kings Infra Ventures to hold board meeting
92. KKR, CPPIB eye $4 billion Bharti Infratel stake buy, may emerge as largest shareholder
93. Klose, who played 137 games for Germany, will now become part of the national team setup
94. KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were left out due to fitness related issues.
95. KMT-CPC bridge 'too important to be cut off': KMT ...
96. KMT-CPC bridge 'too important to be cut off': KMT chairwoman
97. KMT-CPC forum opens in Beijing
98. Knights and Swifts: Impressive Show by Russian Pilots at Airshow China
99. Kolkata-born former Scotiabank's Vice Chairman Sarabjit Singh Marwah has become the first Sikh to be appointed to the Canadian Senate.
100. K police after it came to light that the terrorists belong to the Lashkar-e-Toiba, officials added.
101. KRABI, Thailand -- A planned coal-fired power plant in a Thai resort area has met with fierce resistance from locals worried about the environmental i...
102. KRABI, Thailand -- A planned coal-fired power plant in a Thai resort area has met with fierce resistance from locals worried about the environmental impact.
103. Kremlin Rejects MI5 Chief's Allegation
104. Kris Bryant hit a first-inning solo home run, Addison Russell drove in six runs and Chicago survived another elimination game. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
105. Krishna Udayasankar tells the tales of a professor's adventures against the backdrop of myth and legend in her latest work, Immortal
106. Krung Thai Bank sees first loan contraction in a decade on delayed government investment
107. KSPA asks govt to reconsider holding board exams on schedule
108. KSTDC cuts Golden Chariot fares by 40%
109. KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's central bank said Tuesday a local unit of China Construction Bank Corp. has been given a commercial banking license.The unit, China Construction Bank Malaysia, will focus on infrastructure project financing, the central ban...
110. Kuantan [Malaysia], Oct. 30 (ANI): India on Sunday came out strong to reclaim the Asian Champions Trophy defeating arch rival Pakistan 3-2 in the regulation time in the summit clash here.
111. Kumar, also a former Himachal Chief Minister, said his book was first released in 1965.
112. Kurdish Forces and Syrian Army Intensify Operations in North...
113. Kuroda 'disappointed' at failure to hit 2% inflation in 2 years
114. Kyrgyzstan's security service said on Tuesday that a drunk man who halted operations at the country's main airport with a false bomb scare was trying to stop his wife from leaving for Moscow]]
115. Labour Ministe...
116. Lahore [Pakistan], Nov.1 (ANI): Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chairman Dr. Tahirul Qadri will not be joining the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's lockdown of Islamabad scheduled for tomorrow.
117. Lahore [Pakistan], Oct. 31 (ANI): Ahead of the November 2 protest in Islamabad, a massive crackdown has been launched by the Punjab Police on the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and PML-Quaid workers in different districts of the province.
118. Lahore [Pakistan], Oct. 31 (ANI): Jamaat-i-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq has announced that sit-ins across Punjab in Pakistan would be held by his party in an attempt to force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to present himself and his family members for accountability in the Panama Papers scandal.
119. Lake revival programme launched
120. Lalu's close aide Bhola Yadav, MLA, Tuesday confirmed RJD chief's participation in the SP function at Lucknow.
121. Land acquisition process for Kaleshwaram to be expidited
122. Land acquisition: Why Singur is a lost cause
123. Land is a good investment option, but be aware of the risks and ways to mitigate them
124. Langley field hockey breaks new ground with victory over Madison
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126. Langley legion's poppy campaign in jeopardy - Langley Advance
127. Lanka becomes first South Asian nation to join OGP
128. Lapalum Kri is a candidate of Congress for the by-poll, had applied for Voluntary Retirement Scheme on September 5
129. Large number of people greet Chief Minister on Diwali
130. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed says the political crisis in Pakistan is "an Indian conspiracy" aimed at diverting global attention from the Jammu and Kashmir situation.
131. Last evening's low-pressure area strengthened one round to become a 'well-marked low' later into the night and is now on way to further strengthen as a depression. India Met Department (IMD) has p...
132. Last group of Calais refugee children evacuated from campÂ
133. Last month, on the 45th anniversary of the infamous Attica Prison uprising, tens of thousands of US inmates launched a nationwide protest that continues today, according to advocates who helped organize the effort.
134. Last rites of 28-year-old Constable Koli Nitin Subhash who was was killed in ceasefire violation on Saturday by Pakistani troops in Macchil sector to be performed on Monday]]
135. Last year, the government had decided to observe Sardar Patel Jayanti Day as 'Ekta Diwas'
136.     Latest military reports from Somali semi-autonomous Puntland State indicate that it has deployed hundreds of its armed forces in readiness to fight and repel pro-ISIS terrorists in the coastal town of Qandala.
137. Latest reports by Somalia Media and referenced by Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) indicate that unidentified warplanes on Wednesday targeted Yimbis village, an Al-Shabaab terrorists&rsquo
138. Latest reports by Somalia Media and referenced by Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) indicate that unidentified warplanes on Wednesday targeted Yimbis village, an Al-Shabaab terrorists’ base near Afgoye district in Lower Shabelle region, southern Somalia.
139. Lava International on Tuesday said that it has grabbed the top spot among Indian mobile handset vendors with maximum number of 4G VoLTE enabled smartphones.
140. Lava offers most number of 4G VoLTE smartphones amongst Indian handset makers
141. Lawrence Schiller's trippy photos commemorate 50 years since the Acid Test Graduation, the mother of all LSD parties.
142. LCS Commander Fired After Engine Breakdown
143. Leadership changes on Tata Sons not to impact risk profile: CRISIL
144. Leading bourse BSE has received in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to set up international exchange and clearing corporations at GIFT city
145. Leak Of 1.3 Million Blood Donor Records Is Australia's Biggest Breach Ever
146. Lebanese lawmakers pick Hezbollah ally Michel Aoun to end presidential logjam
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148. Lebanese people take to the streets in Jdeideh, on the northern outskirts of the capital Beirut, to celebrate the election of former general Michel Aoun as president, on October 31, 2016
149. Lebanon's Michel Aoun elected President, ending 29-month vacuum
150. Lebanon: Michel Aoun Elected President In Fourth Vote
151. Lebanon’s Michel Aoun, a former general backed by the powerful Hizbollah movement as well as long-time rivals, was elected as President ending a political vacuum of more than two years. The deeply divided Parliament took four rounds of voting to elect Mr. Aoun, whose supporters flooded streets and squares across the country to celebrate his victory.
152. Lebanon: Welcoming new president, UN chief encourages formation of government without delay
153. LeEco Le Pro 3 First Impressions Review: Will USA Love China?
154. Left, YSRC step up campaign against LPS in Masula
155. Legal Marijuana in India? Punjab MP to Move Parliament
156. Lenovo Phab 2 Pro comes with real world applications such as Lowe’s Home Improvement, Phantogeist, Raise and Woorld.
157. Lenovo Phab 2 Pro finally goes on sale in the US
158. Lesser wages for equal work is violation of human dignity: SC
159. Less than a week to go until the election, the Clinton campaign is acting like Donald Trump and promoting debunked conspiracy theories.
160. Letter of the law: Navies wrestle with law and national interest
161. Letter points to RK’s presence at the camp
162. Libertarian vice presidential nominee Bill Weld defended Hillary Clinton Tuesday night, acknowledging an explicit split with his running mate Gary Johnson.
163. Licence suspended for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi in violation of ban on ‘Indian content’
164. Lieutenant General H R McMaster, director of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command's Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC), said]]
165. Lieutenant General H R McMaster, director of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command's Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC), said
166. Lifestyle diseases India’s new bane
167. Light commercial vehicle sales grew by 13% to 2,959 units as compared to 2,627 units in October last year, reveals report
168. Light conducted through plant tissues activates a photoreceptor in the roots of Arabidopsis thaliana.
169. Li Haotong, the 21-year-old winner of the China Open in Beijing in May, 2016. Photo: Liu Zhuang
170. link points to: Visit by Minister of State for Europe to Canada: cooperation should be further strengthened
171. Lionel Messi’s 90th goal in Europe’s top club competition gave Barcelona a 21st-minute lead.
172. Lit fest to bring kids closer to books this weekend
173. Little green yen: Mysterious emerald-green orb 'UFO' appears over Japan, leaving a trail of sparks behind it
174. Little room to manoeuvre in DoCoMo case
175. Live: Kejriwal attacks Modi govt over OROP
176. Lives of Soldiers Don't Matter to Opposition, Says Harsh Vardhan
177. Living near a wind farms can cause sleep loss, stress and anxiety, government review findsÂ
178. Liz Truss holds urgent talks as violence in prisons reaches record high
179. Lobbying on in Congress for vacant Council seats
180. ‘Local industry not capable of producing low-ash fuel’
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182. London-based Kaspersky Lab tested connected household devices to see how vulnerable they were to attack, and found baby monitors, webcams, printers and CCTV cameras were at risk.
183. London [England], Nov. 1 (ANI): Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his side will have to play "almost perfectly" to avoid yet another loss against Barcelona and bring a great risk to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages.
184. London [U.K.], Nov. 1 (ANI): Several prominent liberal, progressive and nationalist intellectuals, human rights and public figures from Pakistan gathered in London for a conference on 'The Future of Pakistan' where they expressed grave concern on Islamabad's militarization of state and its inability to prioritize protection of human rights and social justice.
185. London [UK], Nov. 2 (ANI): Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has avoided disciplinary action for his expletive-laden outburst at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday.
186. London [U.K], Nov.2 (ANI): Manchester City have beaten "the best team in the world", admitted manager Pep Guardiola after clinching a 3-1 win over Barcelona in their Champions League clash at Etihad Stadium.
187. London [UK], Nov. 2 (ANI): Manchester City staged a stunning comeback as they defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the crucial encounter of the ongoing Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.
188. London [UK], Oct. 30 (ANI): Bob Dylan, who has finally responded to his Nobel Prize win after a long silence, recently stated that he would "absolutely" go to the ceremony if "at all possible".
189. London [UK], Oct. 30 (ANI): In addition to playing the role of Dr. Stephen Strange in his recently released movie, Benedict Cumberbatch also plays 'Dormammu' the perennial foe of the arrogant surgeon.
190. London [UK], Oct. 30 (ANI): One Direction star Liam Payne recently released a sneak preview on social media of his first single fuelling speculations that girlfriend Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is carrying his "baby".
191. London [UK], Oct. 31 (ANI): 'Vogue' singer Madonna, who has been in the news for her relationships, is now grabbing headlines for her reported link-up with 'The Gunman' star Idris Elba, as the duo was spotted locking lips at London's M Restaurant.
192. London (UK), Oct. 31 (ANI): A Russian Soyuz space capsule carrying astronauts Kate Rubins of the United States, Japan's Takuya Onisihi and Russia's Anatoly Ivanishin landed in a remote region near Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan on Sunday morning.
193. London [United Kingdom], Oct. 30 (ANI): Days after the region was hit by two earthquakes, a fresh tremor of 6.6 magnitude was felt near Norcia in central Italy today.
194. Long-delayed Indonesia coal-powered plant on track
195. Look familiar? China finally unveils its J-20 stealth fighter jet, thought to be based on US war plane plans 'stolen' by hackers
196. Looking out into an African-American congregation this weekend at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Hillary Clinton preached about God's commandment to love each other, the resilience of her late mother, the need to tackle systemic racism and help parents left grieving by violence.
197. Look within to track Indian bank hack: John McAfee
198. Losing its Cool: Will Ice Melt Heat Up Naval Operations in Arctic Ocean?
199. Louis C.K. is totally excited about President Hillary Clinton, and he's got a pretty novel reason
200. Low and very high levels of HDL, or “good cholesterol” are associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer and other causes, according to a study. The findings from the first of its kind study suggest that a low level of good cholesterol may not be a heart disease risk factor on its own and that raising HDL does not likely reduce a person’s risk of heart disease.
201. Low birth weight, preterm delivery cause most newborn deaths In India
202. L&T Technology Services to hold board meeting