General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-11-02 07:00

1. FM Logistic plans mega warehouses as part of its growth plans
2. Focus must be on security threat detection, not prevention: RSA CTO Zulfikar Ramzan
3. Following a sharp increase in festive demand, the earlier discount of $15-20 to the imported gold price has evaporated
4. Following FBI's decision to reopen the emails probe against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee appears to be fast loosing her advantage over her Republican rival Donald Trump, latest opinion polls showed on Monday.]]
5. Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to the Global South Development Expo, in Dubai today:
6. Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:
7. Folly of hiring technical contract staff
8. Footage: Syrian Army Uses Russian AGS-17 Plamya (Flame) Gren...
9. For a bountiful harvest
10. For all the talk about robots taking over jobs, there are still important roles for humans in incident response workflows of the not-too-distant future. Here are three.
11. For a long time, Kenya's former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau struggled with a knee injury, which limited his performances at the international marathons in the last season.
12. For a pit-head power plant, a critical stock position is attained when coal stacked at its yard is adequate only for four days.
13. Forbidden City brings architecture to life with VR
14. Forces advance in Mosul
15. Ford India has reported 7.94 per cent growth in total sales at 22,043 units in October this year, led by overseas shipments.The company had sold 20,420 units in the same month of last year, Ford India...
16. Ford India sales up 8% in Oct
17. Ford India sales up 8% in October
18. Ford India today reported 7.94 per cent growth in total sales at 22,043 units in October this year, riding on its overseas shipments.
19. Foreign courts can’t grant divorces for couples married under Indian laws, says Venkataratnam
20. Foreign enterprises were chief targets of the recent unrest, although some were protected by locals.
21. Foreign investors in Asian shares turn net sellers in October
22. ForestFinance plants trees as an asset
23. Forex dealers said fresh demand for the US unit and a weak domestic equity ...
24. For Kasireddy Tejeswar Reddy, the double silver medallist in the recent Asian indoor rowing championship in Thailand, the pride of wearing the India jersey swept away any fears and doubts of putting u...
25. Formal inauguration scheduled for November 11; posts of seven doctors sanctioned for KCC
26. Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has admitted that he did open his "big mouth" during the 2014 Test series against South Africa.Injured South Africa skipper AB de Villiers, who will miss the first Test of the three-match series starting from ...
27. Former Australia skipper Taylor bats for four-day tests
28. Former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on Tuesday criticised the ongoing ban imposed by a section of lawyers on entry of mediapersons in courtrooms and called on the Chief Justice, judges and others...
29. Former employee of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency downloads 10,000 records and cannot replace them.
30. Former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda's Golden Globe Hotels Private Limited today gave an undertaking to the Goa bench of Bombay High Court that it would not operate its off shore casino till the next hearing even if it was granted a licence by the ...
31. Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shanta Kumar has called on the Centre to honour Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, with the country's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.Speaking at ...
32. Former Independent candidate shot dead in UP
33. Former Madhya Pradesh IG (Prisons), G K Agarwal, had sent the letter a few months after the jailbreak in Khandwa in late 2013 when six SIMI activists had escaped.
34. Former Mumbai Police Commissioner and now Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Satyapal Singh on Wednesday praised the Centre for sending a notice to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO, Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for cancelling ...
35. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum berated several fellow Republicans Tuesday, including Ohio Gov. John Kasich, for failing to throw their support behind Donald Trump.
36. Former Tata Sons top executives N.S. Rajan and Nirmalya Kumar have stepped down as directors of Tata Group companies — Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) and Tata Chemicals Ltd respectively.“Non-execut...
37. Former U.S. Ally in Bosnia Turns His Back on the West
38. For millions of Nigerians in rural Kaduna state, a trip to an outdoor food market provides cheap and ready access to the staples of a traditional diet. In a normal week, dozens of wicker baskets over...
39. For over two weeks, Iraqi forces and their Kurdish allies, Sunni tribesmen and Shiite militias have been converging on Mosul from all directions to drive IS from the city.
40. For RBI DG post, Finance Ministry gets over 90 applications
41. For scores of years after the first medical school opened in China in 1886, the country progressed in building a medical education system for its fast-growing population. Then 50 years ago, it not only came to a screeching halt, but to a full reversal with the Cultural Revolution.
42. For the border residents in Ramgarh sector of Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, it has been raining bombs and bullets....
43. For the border residents in Ramgarh sector of Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, it has been raining bombs and bullets as Pakistan Rangers target several civilian villages along the International Border in the sector.
44. For the first time in 30 years, an Indian-American monthly publication has endorsed a US presidential candidate as it asked its readers to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinto]]
45. For the first time in 30 years, an Indian-American monthly publication has endorsed a US presidential candidate as it asked its readers to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
46. For the last five years, the engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have been putting your pumpkin carving skills to shame in their annual contest.
47. For the second time in a row, Indian-origin millionaire Intaj Khan has won the local council elections fromthe Wyndham suburb ofAustralia's Victoria state.
48. Fort Irwin Soldiers interrupt evening commute to save a life
49. For Wednesday’s launch the H-IIA flew in its 202 configuration, which uses two SRB-A3 solid rocket motors to provide additional thrust at liftoff. This is the less-powerful of the rocket’s two operational configurations, compared to the 204 configuration which uses four boosters. Two intermediate versions, the 2022 and 2024 – which used two SRB-A motors and two or four Castor-4AXL boosters – were common during the rocket’s early years but are no longer in use.
50. found time at the end of his visit to China to call in on tycoon Huang Rulun who is funding two drug rehab centers in the Philippines. "This is how you treat your friends," Duterte said.
51. Four bodies were recovered on Tuesday from the wreckage of a cargo plane that crashed in Indonesia’s remote, mountainous Papua province a day earlier, Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said.]]
52. Four eateries have been made operational inside the famous Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, in order to facilitate a problem-free visit for the tourists coming to the sanctuar...
53. Four Pakistan High Commission officials, named by Mehmood Akhtar, may have to leave India
54. Fourth Generation Information Systems to hold board meeting
55. Foxconn Technology Group in New Taipei City, Taiwan is making wireless charging modules to go with Apple's next iPhone, due for release in 2017, according to a source close to the matter.
56. FPT Japan earns 100 million USD in revenue
57. France Begins Evacuation of Minors From Calais Refugee Camp
58. " France ends military ops in CAR [The Morning Call]
59. France ends military ops in CAR [The Morning Call]
60. France is committed to help India build its defence industry, says French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler
61. France is ending its military mission in the Central African Republic, three years after it intervened to stop mass killing after a rebellion ousted former President Francois Bozize, BBC reported Oct. 31.
62. France: Military Mission In Central African Republic Ends
63. France relocates remaining 'Jungle' camp children
64. Francis has previously said that the door to women's ordination is closed, but proponents of a female priesthood are hoping that a future pope might overturn the decision
65. FRBM panel to submit report by Nov 20
66. Free Balochistan campaigner Prof. T Naela Quadri Baloch on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to translate his government’s “moral support” into physical structures backing a Baloch government...
67. Freedom from open defecation has been proven to lead to significant health benefits in terms of incidences of water-borne diseases, especially in children, and provide safety and dignity for all, especially women and senior citizens.
68. Free Range on Food: Fuchsia Dunlop's new cookbook, the role of robots in food and more.
69. Free Wi-Fi facility begins at Daman-Diu under Digital India programme
70. French authorities began moving the last 1,500 minors housed at the country's "Jungle" migrant camp Wednesday, as British officials prepared to assess them for settlement in the UK.
71. French authorities begin moving the last 1,500 minors housed at the country's infamous "Jungle" migrant camp, as UK officials assess them for settlement there.
72. French authorities today started moving out the remaining 1,500 unaccompanied children living next to the razed "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais to shelters around the country.
73. French logistics player aims for the sky in India
74. French logistics player chalks out warehousing plans for India
75. French striker Antoine Griezmann scored a last-gasp winner as Atletico Madrid beat Russian football club FC Rostov 2-1 to qualify for the Champions League last 16.
76. Freshdesk raises $55mn in series F from Sequoia Capital India, Accel Partners
77. Freshdesk secures $55M Series F funding from Sequoia Capital India & Accel Partners
78. Fresh investments and new jobs creation may be a concern going forward
79.     From 2019 to 2021, the Hubble and James Webb telescopes will share the sky, enabling us to see the best 3D images and movies of our celestial neighbourhood ever     
80. From Di Caprio to Jessica Alba to Tobey Maguire, H'wood celebs unwind at '16 Halloween
81. From Munnar’s expansive tea gardens to Vagamon’s unspoilt meadows, there are plenty of places to visit in Kerala that are far removed from urban chaos. Home to dense forests which are marked by walkin...
82. From niche to chic: Retailers, ecommerce players find potential market in hand-woven fabrics
83. “From promoting to building peace with NGOs” – Sixth International Forum of NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO
84. From the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
85. From this month, tourists and enthusiasts interested in Mumbai’s heritage tours will have the option of travelling in open jeeps. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday inaugur...
86. From waste to wonder
87. Fully cooperating with the authorities and we cannot comment on ongoing probe, says Rolls-Royce
88. Fund-raising via QIP slumps to Rs 609 cr in Apr-Aug period of FY17
89. Furat Province of the Islamic State (IS) in western Iraq released a video regarding the New Syrian Army (NSyA) and claiming to have a list of its sol…
90. Future Enterprises drops as Arisaig India Fund offloads shares
91. Future Enterprises lost 2.39% to Rs 16.35 at 11:46 IST on BSE as Arisaig India Fund sold 27.41 lakh shares of the company at an average price of Rs 16.95 per share in a bulk deal on the NSE yesterday, 1 November 2016.
92. Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it.
93. GADANI, Pakistan - 12 individuals were killed and 58 more were injured following an explosion at a ship breaking yard located in the southwestern region of Pakistan on Tuesday.
94. " Gambia opposition party nominate Adama Barrow for December polls [The Morning Call]
95. Gambia opposition party nominate Adama Barrow for December polls [The Morning Call]
96. Gamers in multiple cities across the country will come together on November 5 to celebrate Ingress’ First Saturday, reports ALLAN MOSES RODRICKS
97. Gandapur, however, said only two licensed Kalashnikovs were found in his car and that he carried the licence when he was travelling in the vehicle.
98. Garry Marshall tribute set for 'The Odd Couple'
99. Gartner recently forecasted 4.8% growth in global IT services for 2017 compared with an estimated 3.9% in 2016.
100. Gas price spikes and shortages coming after fatal pipeline blast
101. Gautami said she continued to admire his monumental talent and achievements.
102. Gaza-based Army of Islam Encourages IS Fighters in Mosul in Video
103. Gazing into the night sky filled with stars is no longer a possibility for children in Delhi as light and air pollution ensure that the celestial universe remains hidden. This Friday, the Nehru Planet...
104. Geely, Volvo target world market with China-built luxury car
105.     General Dynamics Land Systems' Griffin technology demonstrator vehicle was unveiled on 3 October
106.     General Dynamics Land Systems' Griffin technology demonstrator vehicle was unveiled on 3 October; it is meant to showcase potential future combat vehicle technologies. Source: Daniel Wasserbly
107. General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk is to perform a post-shakedown availability, including modification for special operations forces 
108. Genetic modification has not accelerated rise in crop yields or led to an overall reduction in use of chemical pesticides.
109. Geologists compared energy industry activity with a brief 13-year period from 1920, when the LA Basin experienced four major quakes in Inglewood, Whittier, Santa Monica and Long Beach.
110. German EU commissioner accused of racism on ‘slit eye’ remarks
111. Germany's biggest airline had already pre-released third quarter results and given a more positive profit target for the year two weeks ago.
112. Germany's European Commissioner Guenther Oettinger on Sunday defended his use of the term "slitty eyes" for Chinese people which triggered outrage after they were revealed in a leaked recording of a speech to business leaders.
113. Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose is starting a traineeship with the national team as the retired striker looks to kick off his coaching career, the German Football Association said on Tuesd...
114.     Get Ready to Buy Stuff Straight Through Instagram   
115. Get Ready to Buy Stuff Straight Through Instagram
116. Get real on border incursions: Congress to Amit Shah
117. 'Ghostbusters' director Paul Feig wishes SRK on birthday
118. Gilles-Éric Seralini had written a paper in 2012 showing how the GM corn lead to cancerous growths among rats
119. Ginger growers’ forum meet
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121. Girls’ soccer: Leonardtown’s Emily Meador strikes the game-winner against Roosevelt
122. Gitanjali Gems has sought government's approval to surrender its gems and jewellery SEZ project in Maharashtra.
123. Gitanjali Gems seeks govt nod to surrender SEZ project
124. Given the challenges facing the next administration, the country&#039
125. Given the challenges facing the next administration, the country's newfound political stability may not last for long.
126. G. Janardhan Reddy, mining baron and former Minister, who was jailed on the charge of illegal mining, arrived at his hometown Ballari on Tuesday after over five years. With people thronging to see him...
127. G.K. Vishnu has received rave reviews for his cinematography forCtrl Alt Del
128. Glasses make facial recog software think you’re Milla Jovovich
129. Global community must act against 'mother of terrorism' Pakistan
130. Global community must act against 'mother of terrorism' Pakistan
131. Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 45.78 per bbl on 01.11.2016
132. Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 47.26 per bbl on 31.10.2016
133. Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 48.50 per bbl on 28.10.2016
134. Global gold investors are eyeing the US election closely. The two presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton (Democratic Party nominee) and Donald Trump (Republican Party nominee) are all set for the el...
135. GMS-2 and GMS-3, which became Himawari 2 and 3 respectively on orbit, were launched in 1981 and 1984 atop N-II rockets – a version of the Delta built and launched under license in Japan. GMS-4 lifted off atop an H-I rocket, which incorporated a Thor-derived first stage and a Japanese second stage, in September 1989. The final Hughes-built Himawari, GMS-5, was launched by an H-II – a wholly-Japanese vehicle – in March 1995.
136. GNA Axles standalone net profit rises 26.09% in the September 2016 quarter
137. Goa BRICS Summit brought Terrorism to the fore but blunted by China
138. Goa DGP appeals to people to boycott 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
139. Goa DGP tweets appealing people to boycott 'Ae Dil...'
140. Goa [India], Oct. 31 (ANI): Delhi Dynamos FC registered their second win of the ongoing edition of the Indian Super League after a 2-0 triumph against FC Goa in front of almost 18,000 fans at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda yesterday evening.
141. Goa Lokayukta has initiated a preliminary inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the tendering of various works to a contractor for the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
142. Goa Police Chief Wants Rafi Fans to Boycott Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
143. Goa's Director General of Police Muktesh Chander has appealed people to boycott Karan Johar's latest film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" for allegedly insulting legendary playback singer Mohammad Rafi.
144. Goa's Director General of Police Muktesh Chander on Wednesday made an appeal to all fans of Mohammed Rafi to boycott Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" (ADHM) for insulting the late legendary singer in the film.
145. Godrej Golf Links is being developed as a joint venture with ACE Group, a leading developer in NCR.
146. Godrej Properties rose 1.39% to Rs 371.05 at 9:34 IST on BSE after the company said it sold over 6 lakh square feet of villas at its Godrej Golf Links township.
147. Godrej Properties today said it has sold villas worth over Rs 300 crore on the first day of the launch of 100-acre township in Greater Noida, bucking the existing slowdown in the NCR property market.
148. Going beyond his call of duty, a government schoolteacher here has created a 1006-slide PowerPoint presentation, including images and videos, of the entire syllabus of Class 10 Social Sciences subject...
149. Gold: Cues from US election
150. 'Golden Horse nominations'
151. Golden Horse nominations
152. Golden Jubilee &#2350
153. Golden pearls in NY exhibit speak of Filipino mythology
154. Gold futures jump to Rs 30,335 on firm global cues
155. Gold futures rise 0.42 per cent on global cues
156. Gold futures were up 0.42 per cent at Rs 30,335 per ten grams as traders raised their bets amid positive cues from the global markets.At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month F...
157. Gold futures were up 0.42 per cent to Rs 30,335 per ten grams as traders raised their bets amid positive cues from the global markets.
158. Gold held steady on Wednesday, off near one-month highs touched in the previous session, with markets waiting for the outcome later in the day of a Federal Reserve meeting for clues on the timing of ...
159. Gold hits 1-month high ahead of Fed meeting, US elections
160. Gold hits 1-month high as investors worry over U.S. election
161. Gold jumps to Rs 30,700 on wedding season demand, global cues
162. Gold made some decent recovery by rising Rs 50 to 30,700 per 10 grams at the bullion market in the national capital today, aided by increased buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand coupled...
163. Gold price on Tuesday zoomed to one-month high of Rs. 30,950 per 10 grams, up Rs. 250, tracking a solid trend overseas amid increased buying by domestic jewellers on wedding season demand.Silver read...
164. Gold prices drifted lower by Rs 100 to Rs 30,650 per 10 grams in special 'Diwali Muhurat' trading at the bullion market on Sunday in the absence of worthwhile activity.]]
165. Gold prices hit 1-month high on robust demand
166. Gold price spikes to one-month high on buying
167. Gold price spikes to Rs 30,950; at 1-month high
168. Gold price spikes to Rs 30,950; at 1-mth high on buying
169. Gold price today zoomed to one- month high of Rs 30,950 per 10 grams, up Rs 250, tracking a solid trend overseas amid increased buying by domestic jewellers on wedding season demand.
170. Gold slightly unchanged ahead of Fed meeting
171. Gold steady ahead of Fed meeting outcome
172. Google Adwords Malvertising Campaign Targets Apple Macs
173. Google Discloses Critical Windows Bug; Microsoft Yet to Respond
174. Google now lets you control your phone using Harry Potter spellsÂ
175. Google's First Official Project Tango Smartphone, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Finally on Sale
176. Google Warns Of Windows Zero-Day Under Attack
177. GOP House candidate Trey Hollingsworth urged Indiana voters on Tuesday to get behind the "triple T team" -- Rep. Todd Young, Donald Trump and, of course, himself.
178. GoPro has entered the drone game, delivering a sleek, foldable device that can fit inside a backpack. Brent Rose compares GoPro's offering with the Mavic Pro; DJI's impressive new foldable drone.
179. GoPro Karma vs DJI Mavic Pro Full Review
180. Got a lumpsum to invest? Try Systematic Transfer Plan
181. Gothi Plascon (India) standalone net profit rises 123.81% in the September 2016 quarter
182. Government ditches ‘downtrend’ in economic assessment
183. Government gives taxmen more powers to clear pending cases
184. Government is keeping a "close watch" on the Tata-Mistry feud as developments at the USD 100 billion conglomerate can have implications for the economy, Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal said today.
185. Government keeping close watch on Tata-Mistry row: Arjun Ram Meghwal
186. Government may soon come out with a decision on duty protection measure for the domestic aluminium sector which is facing dumping of products from countries like China.
187. Government may soon decide on duty protection for aluminium sector
188. Government officials who neglect their duties and shut their eyes on rioters should be declared an accessory...
189. Government officials who neglect their duties and shut their eyes on rioters should be declared an accessory to violence, former Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Justice Anil Dev Singh said on the 32nd anniversary of the 1984 Anti-Sikh ...
190. Government plans second phase of telecom sector reforms
191. Government policies boost China PMI, but uncertainties remain
192. Government proposes annual surveys on employment and labour force
193. Government-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) could be participating in the smart cities initiative as it has plans to submit proposals to build smart cities of Pune, Indore and Bhopal, according to a report by InfraCircle.
194. Governments need to adopt new approaches to human trafficking in light of conflict-induced migration increasing around the world and putting many more people at risk of such trafficking, according to an independent United Nations human rights expert.
195. Government talks of more conducive telecom policy, spectrum reform
196. Government teacher takes technology route
197. Government to Set Up Platform For customer Feedback on Call Drops
198. Government to steer clear of Tata-Mistry tussle, for now
199.