General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-11-03 01:00

1. Airshow 2016. This oassive detection system can detect air targets from
2. Airshow China 2016: CASC unsheathes its Hidden Blade lightweight missile system
3. Airshow China 2016: CASC unsheathes its Hidden Blade lightweight missile system"
4. Airshow China 2016: Z-11WB military helicopter makes official debut
5. Airtel gets $129 mn from Zain Telecom for settling disputes
6. Airtel launches 4G services in Uttar Pradesh
7. AI surge in e-commerce
8. Ajanta Pharma launches BP lowering tablets in US
9. A joint raid by U.S. and Afghan forces targeting senior Taliban commanders killed two American service members and 26 Afghan civilians on Thursday, authorities said, rare combat deaths for Western forces who handed over the task of securing Afghanistan to local troops some two years ago.
10. A journalist is killed every 4.5 days, says UNESCO
11. Akhilesh alleged conspiracies by vested interests over the past weeks, which had delayed the party's poll campaign
12. Akhilesh govt. has no achievement to share in its 'rath yatra': BSP
13. Akhilesh's hi-tech Mercedes rath develops snag
14. AKIHIDE ANZAI and CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writers
15. Alcatel Pixi 4 review: Budget smartphone for basic use but with poor battery life
16. Alibaba revenue beats expectations with strong e-commerce, media growth
17. Alibaba said it was natural for the company to work closely ...
18. Alibaba said it was natural for the company to work closely with partner Paytm, even as its spokesperson dismissed the integration news.
19. Alibaba staff from China working on Paytm 'integration'
20. Alibaba staff from China working on Paytm ‘integration’
21.     Alibaba tops revenue expectations, further growth seen likely
22. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students' union staged a demonstration against the killing of eight SIMI activists after a jail break in Bhopal and demanded a judicial probe into the matter.
23. All 33 coal miners trapped underground in a gas explosion earlier this week have been found dead, state media reported Wednesday, as work safety officials vowed to punish those responsible. Two miner...
24. allegations against eight officials of Indian High Commission, who were accused of carrying out &#039
25. All eleven sectors end in the red led by energy and financial sectors
26. All Eyes on Attendance List as UP CM Akhilesh Yadav Kicks off his Rath Yatra
27. All India Gem & Jewellery Trade Federation seeks 1.25% GST rate
28. All-India mushaira
29. All-out legal war with Thiel would have cost too much, and hurt too many people, and there was no end in sight,&rdquo
30. All safety measures were adhered to before triggering the explosion, he said
31. All street vendors in the city will be soon rehabilitated at the building constructed near the Sakthan Exhibition Ground, Mayor Ajitha Jayarajan has said.In the first phase, street vendors from Pattal...
32. All the neighboring countries should be attached with highest priorities.
33. AlMasdarNews reports: Despite being entirely encircled by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), two major Syrian rebel groups began attacking one…
34. A lockdown that was placed on a US Navy base in Japan on Thursday after a report of shots being fired in one of the base's building has been lifted, officials announced.
35. A long-time logistical supporter of five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist boxer M C Mary Kom, sports foundation Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) has now extended its assistance to her academy as well by covering the training expenses of ...
36. Along with episodes of psychosis, schizophrenia is also marked by chronic neurocognitive deficits, such as problems with memory and attention.A multi-site cognition study led by psychologists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) found ...
37. Along with the power of the gun, Malkangiri district police is also using a short film ‘
38. A lot of blood, for no reason? Common, costly clot test has few benefits
39. A low-impact exercise program in senior centers in New York City’s Chinatown and Flushing, Queens communities helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life for many participants, investigators found.
40. Alphageo (India) to hold board meeting
41. Alternate parking system soon on D.B. Road
42. Although all eyes were on Tuesday’s meeting between Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu (洪秀柱) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi Jinping (習近平), a few incidents that took place before the meeting boded ill for anyone who expected the KMT to demonstrate
43. Altogether eight contestants have filed their nominations for the November 19 by-poll to Lakhimpur Parliamentary and Boithlangso (ST) Assembly constituencies, election office sources said.Today was th...
44. Alva’s College student is India basketball team captain
45. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake is considered moderate and is capable of causing considerable damage.
46. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck central Italy on Thursday morning in the same region hit by recent strong quakes, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
47. A major technological advance in the field of high speed beam-scanning devices can increase the speed of 2D and 3D printing by up to 1000 times, researchers have reported.
48. A major technological advance in the field of high-speed beam-scanning devices has increased the speed of 2-D and 3-D printing by up to 1000 times.
49. A male birth control study that showed positive results but may have been linked to depression has sparked debate about bias in contraceptive research.
50. A man allegedly involved in a burglary at a cooperative bank at Pangode four years ago and has been absconding since then has been arrested by the City police.According to the police, the accused has ...
51. A man from Madhya Pradesh created a sensation when he filed a police complaint against the sun for being too hot. Swati Vashishtha, who travelled to Phalodi in neighbouring Rajasthan where the mercury had touched 51° Celsius on May 19, finds that his grouse is not totally unwarranted.
52. Amazon beats Flipkart when it comes to customer service in India: Forrester survey
53. Amazon has developed an app both parents and kids will like. Called Rapids, it presents interactive stories and colorful illustrations in a way that looks like the characters are texting each other.
54. Amazon reinvents the children's book: New Rapids app shows stories in the style of a messaging app
55.     Amazon’s App Gets Kids Reading—But It Can’t Replace Books   
56. Amazon to enter Southeast Asia with Singapore launch in 2017
57. Ambassador of Norway Nils Ragnar Kamsvag said climate change was the biggest challenge humanity was facing and there was a need for all nations to join hands to face the situation and evolve strategie...
58. Ambuja Cement posts Q3 net profit of Rs 216 cr
59. Ambuja Cements consolidated net profit rises 40.39% in the September 2016 quarter
60. Ambuja Cements inches up amid volatility after reporting Q3 earnings
61. Ambuja Cements in spotlight ahead of Q3 results
62. Ambuja Cements rose 0.17% to Rs 241 at 15:23 IST on BSE after consolidated net profit rose 40.39% to Rs 216.11 crore on 114.32% growth in total income from operations to Rs 4533.59 crore in Q3 September 2016 over Q3 September 2015.
63. Ambuja Cements standalone net profit rises 80.39% in the September 2016 quarter
64. Ambuja Cement today reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 216.11 crore for the September quarter, aided by dividend income from cement maker ACC Ltd.Part of the Swiss cement giant LafargeHolcim, i...
65. Ambuja Cement today reported consolidated net profit of Rs 216.11 crore for the September quarter aided by dividend income from cement maker ACC Ltd.
66. Amelia Earhart didn’t die in a plane crash, investigators say. This is their theory.
67. A memorable phase in Hardik’s life
68. Amended migrant worker employment law to come into effect Nov. 5
69. American children are at greater risk of becoming overweight or obese during summer vacation than during the school year, a new study has found.
70. American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger has shared his journey in the fashion world in his memoir "American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion & Business".
71. Amid Indian airlines raising concerns over slots, Dubai Airports today said allocation of slots to airlines is an independent and fair process that also depends on availability.
72. Amid OROP Political High Drama, Delhi Streets Come to Standstill
73. Amid political high drama, Delhi streets come to standstill
74. Amid Predictions of More Extreme Weather Events, General Assembly Urges Quick, Coordinated Humanitarian Action to Address El Niño Phenomenon
75. Amid profit-booking by speculators, silver prices dropped by Rs 179 to Rs 43,900 per kg at the futures trade today even as the metal strengthened overseas.Silver for delivery in December was trading ...
76. Amid profit-booking by speculators, silver prices dropped by Rs 179 to Rs 43,900 per kg in futures trade today even as metal strengthened overseas.
77. A mid-term morality check: How is Modi’s India doing?
78. A mid-term morality check: How is Modi's India doing?
79. Amid tight security, ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, whose alleged suicide over 'one rank, one pension' triggered a political storm...
80. Amid tight security, ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, whose alleged suicide over 'one rank, one pension' triggered a political storm, was today cremated in his native village in Haryana which was flocked by political leaders including Rahul Gandhi ...
81. A minor technical snag and fumes inside the electronic room of the Kerala Assembly complex resulted in adjournment of the session for nearly 30 minutes this morning.
82.     AMISOM’s outgoing Deputy Force Commander Maj. Gen James Nakibus Lakara who has finished his tour of duty in Somalia praised AMISOM troops fighting Al-Shabaab terrorist in Somalia.
83. Amitabah Bachchan, part of the first family of Indian cinema, is idolized by many -- he opens up to CNN's Mallika Kapur about how he copes with fame.
84. Amnesty International locked out of Moscow office
85. AmnestyInternationallockedoutofMoscowoffice', 'width
86. Among people living with HIV who smoke cigarettes, smoking may shorten their lifespan more than HIV itself, warns a study by an Indian-origin researcher.
87. Among the casualties of the 2016 presidential campaign is the mystique of the FBI.
88. Among the earliest players to make a mark under Bengaluru FC’s new dispensation was C.K. Vineeth. It took the striker all of seven minutes into Albert Roca’s first game in charge, as he scored the lo...
89. A Mosul blogger defies ISIS by listening to violinist Itzhak Perlman and describing the beauty of music. He offers a glimpse into the life of Mosul as Iraqi forces are at city's doorstep.
90. A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) here has awarded over Rs 25 lakh to the kin of a labourer who was killed in a road mishap involving a rashly driven truck in north-west Delhi two years ago.
91. Amphibious Squadron 11 Completes Patrol
92. Amruthadhwani Isai Vizha provides a platform for up-and-coming artists.
93. Amul India's most attractive food and beverage brand: TRA Research
94. Amul, “The Taste of India”, has been adjudged as India's most attractive food and beverage (F&B) brand out of a total of 156 brands listed in the Super Category, a report on Thursday said here.Ac...
95. An 80-year-old man died while 95 others fell ill after consuming food being served at community kitchens established on the occasion of 'Annakoot' in Radha Kund area in the district, officials said today.
96. An adviser to James Comey, Daniel Richman, on Wednesday night told CNN's Anderson Cooper that the FBI director was just doing his job in releasing information about emails discovered on Anthony Weiner's computer.
97.     An AI That Helps You Craft Hyper-Realistic 3-D Renderings   
98. A name to reckon and admire, when we talk about the most daring, persistent, flamboyant and humble entrepreneur of current times. He captures your heart with his ordinary and soft-spoken persona.His entrepreneurial aptitude drives him to not only ...
99. and acquisitions in 2015 by Chinese companies, 13% made substantial profits, while 48% reported flat income or losses
100. and asked the BJP-led NDA Government to apologise the Indian Armed Forces and ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal&#039
101. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the officials to expedite the work on construction of Amaravati, the new capital, without compromising on quality or standards.He reviewed ...
102. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today reiterated his resolve to ensure decentralisation of services and spread development activities.Reviewing the development activities in the prop...
103. Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (AP-EDB) CEO J. Krishna Kishore on Wednesday met key players of Switzerland-based MTIP (Med-Tech Innovation Partners) and discussed the prospects of creating ...
104. and not on incomplete information or leaks, US President Barack Obama has said as he spoke for the first time on the reopened investigation against Hillary Clinton's alleged email scandal by the country's top domestic intelligence agency.
105. An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter Scale stuck Italy on Thursday in the same region, affected by the recent strong quakes, the US Geological Survey said.
106. An email released by WikiLeaks on Wednesday appears to show a senior Justice Department official sending information about the State Department's review of Hillary Clinton's emails to her presidential campaign -- a move that comes as the Justice Department is under increased scrutiny for its handling of the email investigation.
107. A new agreement that will open a new phase in the European Union's (EU) relations with Cuba is tentatively scheduled to be signed on December 12, a senior diplomatic official has announced.
108. A new research has spoken about why we sometimes restrain ourselves from singing the lyric, 'Why can't a woman be more like a man?' from the musical 'My Fair Lady.'Even when women were more like men 20 to 40 years ago, it didn't help them get a job ...
109. A new slate of state-based polls released Wednesday shows Hillary Clinton up 3 points in North Carolina, while Donald Trump has a 5-point edge in the state of Ohio. Clinton has a tight lead on Trump in Pennsylvania and the two presidential candidates are tied in Florida.
110. A new study says that increase in overweight and obesity rates among young children occur during summer vacations, not during the school year.According to new research from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, Paul ...
111. A new technology may help scientists better understand how an individual cell synchronizes its biological clock with other cells.
112. A new tell-all book claims that the late popular comedian-actress Joan Rivers was tortured by her love life and tried to commit suicide.
113. A New Tibetan-language software with speech and handwriting recognition technology was today released in Tibet with an aim to improve efficiency in work.
114. A new weapon against cancer
115. An FIR has been filed against a pub in suburban Goregaon for its alleged "blasphemous" interior decor hurting the religious sentiments of a particular community, police said today.
116. Anger had been brewing on the campus since the news broke out in the media on Monday.
117. Ang Lee tackles war drama in 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk'
118. 'Angry' Modi looks into India's poor biz ranking score
119. An IAF paratrooper performs during a show at Air Force Station Bakshi Ka Kalab near Lucknow...
120. An incentive program that shifts electricity usage for low-priority activities to nonpeak times could help balance the demand for electricity and ease pressure on aging transmission lines. Utilities can then pass those energy savings on to consumers through discounted rates for those who agree to alter their energy usage habits, say authors of a new report.
121. An influential leader of the Philippines' decades-long Muslim separatist insurgency voiced support today for peace efforts after rebellion charges against him were suspended and he held a surprise meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte.
122. An Inter-ministerial committee of the I and B ministry has recommended that a leading Hindi news channel be taken off air....
123. An Inter-ministerial committee of the I and B ministry has recommended that a leading Hindi news channel be taken off air for a day after it concluded that the broadcaster had revealed "strategically-sensitive" details while covering the Pathankot ...
124. An Inter-ministerial committee of the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has recommended that a Hindi news channel be taken off air for a day after it concluded that the broadcaster had revealed "strategically-sensitive" details while covering the Pathankot terrorist attack.
125. An international convention of travel and tourism professionals from 88 countries would be held in Hyderabad next year.
126. An international team of engineers has developed an antimicrobial peptide that can destroy many types of bacteria, including some that are resistant to most antibiotics. Over the past few decades, many bacteria have become resistant to existing antibiotics, and few new drugs have emerged. A recent study from a U.K. commission on antimicrobial resistance estimated […]
127. An Israeli military court has sentenced a Palestinian minor to life in prison for killing an Israeli woman, the army said.
128. Anna University Teachers’ Association has launched a protest against non-implementation of Career Advancement Scheme.The teachers said that some of them have not received any promotion for over 13 yea...
129. Announcement by Greater China Professional Services Ltd, led by Ip Kwok Kwong, suggests there may be some way to go in long-running takeover saga
130. An online sensation, with one of the most followed travel accounts on Instagram, Jeremy Jauncey, believes that social media is a "great" platform to educate and inspire travellers, particularly with the aid of visual storytelling.
131.     Another Director Runs Away From
132. Another school bus driver found drunk
133. Anthony Bourdain's Surprisingly Traditional Thanksgiving
134. Anti-dengue awareness campaign launched
135. Antique idol recovered from river in Erode
136. A number of middlemen and agents involved in defence deals have come under the scanner of security and investigative agencies afresh as part of their probe into a well-oiled machinery in the critical sector, with the governing pushing for a ...
137. An unusual region on Mars — an area with high elevation called Thaumasia Planum — has been the focus of recent research. Scientists analyzed the geography and mineralogy of this area they termed Greater Thaumasia, which is about the size of North America. They also studied the chemistry of this area based on Gamma Ray Spectrometer data collected by the Mars Odyssey Orbiter, which was launched in 2001. What they found was the mountain ridge that outlines Greater Thaumasia was most likely created by a chain of volcanoes.
138. Any encounter by the police, military or other state agencies attracts the attention of a multitude of persons and institutions (Editorial – “Questions about an encounter”, Nov.2). The reactions are ...
139. A Pakistani court has rejected the bail plea of an Afghan woman immortalized on the cover of National Geographic magazine. Sharbat Gula, whose green eyes made her famous as a child refugee, was ...
140. Apart from Flipkart, Apple also partnered with Reliance for access to 120,000 smartphone sellers in the country
141. AP CM wants work on Amaravati expedited
142. A person, suspected to be an alcoholic, who allegedly killed his wife three days back for not giving money for his vices, was arrested by the police on Wednesday.Amburu Yathirajulu (50), hailing from ...
143. Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has mooted a proposal to the Union Government to constitute an appropriate authority either at the Central or state level to fix the ceiling on road freight rates and breaking local monopolies."Transporters charge ...
144. A political storm has erupted over the development, as parties are making a beeline to meet the victim's family
145. Apple is awarded a patent for foldable iPhone technology
146. Apple MacBook Pro online orders are the highest ever for any Pro laptop launched by the company, says Phil Schiller.
147. Apple MacBook Pro online orders highest ever, says Phil Schiller
148. Apple reveals record orders for new MacBook Pro - but executives admit they were shocked by negative feedback after killing off USB ports
149. Apple shock at negative feedback for MacBook Pro - but record orders
150. Apple's Phil Schiller told The Independent he was been shocked by the response when it was revealed the firm had killed off a host of technologies from USB ports to the SD Card slot.
151. Applications are open for admissions to Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar for academic year 2017-18. Admissions for boys for class VI and class IX are open through an entrance examination.For admissions...
152. Appointment of NCSC, NCBC Chairpersons by year end: Thaawar Chand Gehlot
153. Appointment of NCSC, NCBC Chairpersons by year end: Tomar
154. approved Pfizer Inc's blockbuster vaccine Prevenar 13, the US drugmaker said on Wednesday, a breakthrough for the firm after it was forced to shut its vaccine business in China last year.
155. Approximately 11% of women worldwide suffer from premature ovarian failure. Because of the advances in modern cancer therapy, the number of young women surviving cancer is on the increase. However, in most cases, no specific cause can be identified. Now, for the first time, an international team of researchers has successfully transplanted an ovary from one individual to another, even managing to restore a monthly cycle.
156. A predominantly African-American church was badly burned is the US state of Mississippi, with the words "Vote Trump" spray-painted on the side of the building, police said.]]
157. A prince of Saudi Arabia’s ruling al-Saud family was given lashes in a prison in Jeddah as a court-ordered punishment, a Saudi newspaper said on Wednesday, less than a month after the kingdom execute...
158. A proposed UN resolution would demand that all parties in Yemen immediately honor an April cease-fire and resume peace negotiations.
159. A prostrate treatment can also help ease the pain of passing kidney stones, new research suggests. One in 11 people in the United States suffer from kidney stones, which range in size from a grain of sand to a pearl or even larger, and can be excruciating to pass through the urinary tract.
160. A.P.’s higher education set to zoom, says VIT Chancellor
161.     A Radical Redesign Makes &#8216
162.     A Radical Redesign Makes ‘Uber Feed’ the Center of Your Ride   
163. A Radical Redesign Makes ‘Uber Feed’ the Center of Your Ride
164. Arasu Cable seeks status quo on distribution of analogue signals
165. Aravakurichi gets 59 and Thanjavur 36 nomination papers
166. Archaeologists in central Australia have discovered that humans arrived in the region 10,000 years earlier than previously thought.
167. A region in
168. Are guinea pigs in short supply?Supply is not the problem. But substance is.Explain please…This week, New Scientist, carried an editorial that pointed towards a critical issue dogging medical research...
169. Are India and China Drifting Apart?
170. A researcher compared the virtual reality experience with two different systems: the one with VR headsets versus one with an immersive projection system using a concave-spherical screen, developed by his research team and called Hybrid Virtual Environment 3D (Hyve-3D). He immersed 20 subjects whom preferred the virtual reality without headsets, because they could interact with other viewers and share their impressions in real time.
171. A research team has teased out how hawkmoths integrate signals from two sensory systems: vision and touch.
172. Are YOU being paid enough? LinkedIn launches global salary tool to reveal how much others doing the same job earn
173. Are you facing the brunt of smog in India? Xiaomi's Air Purifier Pro will help
174. Are you wearing your perfume wrong? Experts say you should be applying it in your BELLY BUTTON
175. Argentina, Brazil: Data Shows Economic Recovery Is Slow Going
176. Argentinean men's tennis team captain Daniel Orsanic has announced that he has chosen the same line-up that beat the UK to face Croatia in the Davis Cup final on Novemnber 25-27 in Zagreb.
177. Ariana Grande feels Mac Miller's the one for her?
178. Armed men looted 22 animals, including 18 buffaloes and four cows, from a dairy farm at gun point at Charthawal town here in the district, police said today.
179. Army Ants Help Pull Together Continents
180. Army refutes Azeri claims Karabakh never targets civilian settlements
181. Army veteran Ram Kishan Grewal's suicide over OROP on Tuesday brought Opposition leaders out against the Modi govt
182. Army veteran's death rekindles OROP row
183. Army veteran's death rekindles OROP row
184. Around 20 cars piled up at the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura as smog continues to engulf the Delhi-NCR region four days after Diwali.]]
185. Around 30 persons sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a private bus and a lorry laden with iron rods on the by-pass Road in Chidambaram in the early hours of Wednesday. The accident oc...
186. ARRIS opens R&D and operations centre in Bengaluru
187. Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka is always a happy moment for...
188. Arson was blamed for a blaze that destroyed an African-American church in Mississippi where a slogan for Donald Trump had been spray-painted on the exterior.
189. Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty that deals with the mechanism for departure is pictured near an EU flag following Britain's referendum results to leave the European Union, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, June 24, 2016.
190. Art of poetic movements
191. Arunachal: Body of drowned Russian national recovered
192. Arunjyoti Bio Ventures to hold board meeting
193. Arvind Kejriwal Gives Rs 1 Crore to Ex-Jawan's Family
194. As advancing Iraqi troops prepare to enter the key city of Mosul, ISIS' media arm has released audio purportedly featuring the terror group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, attempting to rally ISIS fighters.
195. As a part of the Navy Week 2016 celebrations, Indian Navy would be conducting a free health camp for the general public from 19 to 21 Nov 16 at Amarpur village, Palwal district, Haryana.
196. As a pilot project, Sulabh has started cleaning and maintenance of five important railway stations from September.
197. As a pilot project, Sulabh International had started cleaning and maintenance of five important railway stations Gorakhpur, Old Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Gwalior from September 2016.
198. As a sport, nothing rivals football. Cricket may generate great intensity among its followers but the game's geographic spread and cultural underpinnings pale in comparison with football. Between Europe and South America, football has emerged as an ...
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