New Headlines, General Studies Topics and Current Affairs Topics 3rd June 2018

1. Ascend to Grow Adiponitrile (ADN) Capacity by 220 Kilotons by 2022
2. Results of Phase III OPTIMISMM Study Presented at ASCO 2018 Showed the PVd Triplet Improved PFS in Early Lines of Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
3. Former Google exec Nikesh Arora named CEO of Palo Alto Networks
4. Tata Sons slams US daily for 'defamatory' report on $50 mn gift  to Harvard
5. Insurance firms knock off agents, go for digital-first to grow business
6. Samsung plans camera revamp for next Galaxy Note; to be unveiled in August
7. When Amazon goes from partner to rival
8. Coca-Cola, Infosys and other companies pledge to beat plastic pollution
9. Whirlpool India looks to expand portfolio, to acquire 49% stake in Elica PB
10. Viacom18 looking local for growth, doubles down its regional offerings
11. Apple may soon debut phone-to-phone augmented reality, say sources
12. Neelachal Ispat to produce billets, TMT bars to shore up bottomline
13. ICICI-Videocon: Whistleblower's new charges against Kocchar in letter to PM
14. Here's how Google plans on reaching the next billion users
15. Homoeopaths claim to have a cure for Nipah virus, urge govt to test it out
16. Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kashmir: 2 BSF jawan killed, firing still on
17. Shillong violence: Curfew relaxed, Army shelters 500; all you need to know
18. News digest: MFs rake in mollah from small towns, Modi-Mattis meet and more
19. Mental illness diagnosis raises risk of becoming a victim of crime: Study
20. Understanding hearing loss, the second most common impairment in the world
21. Canada colon cancer drugs at half the US price, same survival: Study
22. Obesity issues: WHO disease panel split on soft drink sugar tax
23. Private hospitals fret over Delhi's proposal to cap drug costs
24. What ails AIIMS? 97% of funds for 11 new institutions yet to be released
25. BJP worker death: Mamta has failed to maintain law & order, says Amit Shah
26. EVMs being made a scapegoat as machines cannot speak, says CEC OP Rawat
27. Two years on, Akhilesh Yadav heeds SC order, vacates two-storeyed villa
28. PM Modi meets US Defence Secy James Mattis on Shangri-La sidelines
29. Stone-pelters, CRPF driver booked after Friday clashes in J&K's Nowhatta
30. Tested negative for Nipah, 36-year-old Kerala woman dies under observation
31. Rajinikanth should withdraw remarks on Tuticorin Sterlite row, says Pudu CM
32. Zydus gets final USFDA nod for anti-bacterial drug to treat acne, malaria
33. Policymakers, bureaucrats, academicians and journalists will discuss topics linked to politics, business and healthcare among others at the second edition of Oxford University Press' South Asia Conclave on July 4.
34. 158 Jet Airways passenger stranded at Mumbai Airport
35. Kathua case: 14-year-old application from father may haunt juvenile son now
36. An application filed by a father 14 years ago to register the birth of his three children is the centrepiece of the Jammu and Kashmir Police's plea that the juvenile accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua be tried as an adult and not a minor.
37. PSU Board meetings at tourist spots to boost tourism
38. In a bid to promote tourism, Indian PSUs would go the extra mile and conduct Board meetings and conferences at places like Ajanta-Ellora, Hampi and Bodhgaya, according to an official statement.
39. Palghar LS bypoll: Sena vote share in Assembly seats rises
40. The Shiv Sena may have lost the  just held Palghar Lok Sabha bypoll, but it managed to get more  votes in the Assembly seats falling under the parliamentary  constituency when compared to the 2014 Maharashtra elections.
41. PM Modi wishes Karunanidhi on his 95th birthday
42. UP: BJP MP, MLA to stage sit-ins against their own party
43. A BJP MP and MLA in Uttar Pradesh have announced that they will be staging sit-ins against their own party over separate reasons.
44. Auditors step up pressure on listed clients, start flagging gaps
45. Auditors seem to be getting more vocal about financial gaps at listed companies, possibly due to an enhanced regulatory glare, as independent audit reports for a number of publicly traded companies have begun flagging issues like net-worth erosion and lack of necessary disclosures.
46. Companies to face action for violation of drug regulations
47. To ensure quality of drugs, the Health ministry is planning to make companies, which market and promote medicines, responsible for any violation of drug regulations like manufacturers.
48. DMC notice to TV channel on report referring to some Bawana locals as 'Rohingyas, Bangladeshis
49. A notice was issued to a TV channel by the Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) for airing a report which allegedly referred to some locals of north Delhi's Bawana area as "Rohingyas" and "Bangladeshis", the panel's head said.
50. Stop the bloodshed: Mehbooba on fresh ceasefire violation
51. Terming as "unfortunate" the fresh ceasefire violation along the International Border in Jammu region, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said the DGMOs of India and Pakistan should hold dialogue again and stop the bloodshed.
52. Sharad Yadav-led faction working on "grand alliance" in MP
53. The rebel group of the Janata Dal  (U) led by Sharad Yadav is making efforts to form a "grand  alliance" against the BJP in Madhya Pradesh for the year-end  Assembly polls.
54. Govt to seal deal by Oct to procure 200 Kamov military choppers
55. The government is all set to conclude a multi-billion dollar deal by October to procure 200 Kamov Ka-226T attack helicopters through a joint venture between Russian Helicopters and state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
56. Int'l passengers need not pay GST at airport 'duty-free' shops
57. International passengers buying goods at airport 'duty-free' shops will not be subject to GST and the revenue department will soon clarify on this exemption, an official said.
58. Flipkart deal: Tax deptt will act once Walmart obtains regulatory nod
59. E-commerce major Flipkart has shared 'some details' with the I-T authorities on its USD 16 billion deal with US-based Walmart, but the tax department will act only after regulatory approvals have been obtained, an official said.
60. 2 STF personnel injured in encounter with Naxals in C'garh
61. Two Special Task Force (STF)
62. Over Rs four cr being spent for tourism infra in Ganjam
63. An amount of Rs 4.55  crore is being spent for the development of tourism  infrastructure in 11 different sites in Ganjam district, an  official said today.
64. K'taka Congress working President SR Patil resigns
65. Kumaraswamy instructs officials to cut down unnecessary expenditure
66. Fishermen net ancient panchaloha idol off Nagapattinam coast
67. Two fishermen netted an  antique panchaloha idol of Lord Shiva while fishing in  Kollidam backwaters, police said today.
68. IAF chief Dhanoa begins four day visit to Brazil tomorrow
69. IAF chief B S Dhanoa will begin a four-day visit to Brazil tomorrow to explore possibilities of deeper defence cooperation between the two countries.
70. UP Dy CM's journalism remark inspired by RSS belief?
71. Behind Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma's claim that journalism began in ancient India, is there the RSS belief that mythical peripatetic sage Narada was the "first journalist of the entire universe"?
72. Coal India to pilot new billing system with NTPC
73. Coal India Ltd will try out a new  customer-friendly billing system for consumers with  state-iwned power major NTPC on a pilot basis, in line with a  global quality practice framework, a top official has said.
74. India's crude steel output up 6% at 8.7 MT in April
75. India's crude steel output in April 2018 increased 5.6 per cent to 8.7 million tonne (MT) as compared to the year-ago month, the World Steel Association has said.
76. Delhi govt wants adequate drinking water arrangements for birds, animals this summer
77. In view of the unbearable heat, the environment department of Delhi government has decided to communicate to various civic and greening agencies on making adequate drinking water arrangements for birds and animals, officials said.
78. Prez rejects his first mercy plea of convict who burnt to death 7 of family over buffalo theft case
79. President Ram Nath Kovind has rejected his first mercy petition of a death-row convict who had burned alive seven members of a family, including five children, over a case of buffalo theft.
80. Polavaram: Andhra's lifeline caught in bureaucratic wrangles
81. The Polavaram Irrigation Project, billed as the lifeline of resource-starved Andhra Pradesh, is apparently bearing the brunt of a long-drawn slanging match between the Centre and the state government.
82. ECoR gears up safety prevautions for monsoon
83. The East Coast Railway (ECoR)  has taken precautionary steps before the onset of monsoon to  ensure safety of running trains, disruption free services and  also to minimise the effects of heavy rainfall, an ECoR  statement said.
84. SDMC parking policy: Smart infra, pedestrian-friendly
85. From app-based lot booking system to pedestrian-friendly model parking zones, the civic body in south Delhi is ramping up its "smart parking" infrastructure while encouraging people to use public transport to reach markets.
86. Maldivian govt slaps USD 20.5 mn income tax notice on GMR
87. The Maldivian government has slapped  a notice seeking USD 20.5 million towards income tax and fines  on GMR Male International Airport (P)Ltd, a GMR group company,  that won USD 271 million arbitration against the premature  termination of Male International Airport contract.
88. Hand of government' lifts Mar-qtr GDP growth: HSBC
89. The "hand of government" was the main driver behind the rise in January-March GDP growth to 7.7 per cent -- the fastest pace in seven quarters -- as exports and private consumption disappointed, says an HSBC report.
90. PM Modi greets George Fernandes on his 88th birthday
91. UP Police mulls 'extraordinary' pension for comatose police personnel
92. Life has come to a standstill for the family of 39-year-old police constable Jitendra Singh, who met with an accident while on duty and is in a state of coma for the past nine years.
93. To hike rate or not? RBI panel to brainstorm for 3 days
94. Rising inflation and high crude oil prices will weigh on the minds of the six Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members at their three-day meeting beginning here tomorrow to decide the key policy rate.
95. Nuclear-capable Agni-5 test-fired successfully
96. India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-5
97. India today
98. BBB to hold interviews for MDs and EDs of PSU banks from Jun 13
99. Newly constituted Banks Board Bureau, headed by former DoPT Secretary B P Sharma, will undertake its first major assignment of shortlisting candidates for about 30 top level vacancies in the public sector banks beginning June 13.
100. Former managing director SFC booked for illegal appointments in JK
101. A police official says two people have been killed in a collapsed building in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
102. Novel drug can fight genetic obesity
103. Scientists have identified a drug that can help people with genetic obesity lose weight by inhibiting their appetite.
104. I dreamt about playing professional football in childhood, says Micheal Sheen
105. Micheal Sheen says he wanted to become a professional football player in childhood but he had his doubts about making it to the top.
106. Israel, Gaza exchange fire after Palestinian woman killed at border
107. Israeli aircraft pounded over a dozen militant targets in Gaza, the army said today, after Palestinian projectile fire shattered a ceasefire reached just days ago after the worst flare-up since a 2014 war.
108. Frank' trade discussions in Beijing: US commerce secretary
109. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said today trade talks have been "friendly and frank" as the US and China continued with a second day of negotiations in Beijing aimed at deescalating tensions between the two sides.
110. Philippines' Duterte tells UN expert to 'go to hell
111. President Rodrigo Duterte has told a United Nations rights expert to "go to hell" over criticism of the Philippine leader for threatening the country's top judge.
112. Kelsey Grammer to star in Fox's 'Proven Innocent
113. Actor Kelsey Grammer has joined the cast of Fox legal drama "Proven Innocent".
114. Leaving 'The Crow' was 'the hardest decision', says Corin Hardy
115. Director Corin Hardy has opened up about his exit from the reboot of "The Crow", saying it was the "hardest decision" to make.
116. Legion' renewed for season three at FX
117. FX Network has handed out the order for a third season of its hit show "Legion".
118. Pet Sematary' remake casts Amy Seimetz
119. Alien: Covenant" star Amy Seimetz has joined the cast of "Pet Sematary" remake.
120. Brain area key to spiritual experiences identified
121. Scientists have identified the brain area responsible for spiritual experiences or the sense of connection to something greater than oneself.
122. Star Lord reacted in human way in 'Infinity War': Chris Pratt on Gamora's murder
123. Actor Chris Pratt has defended his character Star Lord, saying the way the superhero reacted to Gamora's killing in "Avengers: Infinity War" was "very human".
124. Brian Yorkey talks about potential third season of '13 Reasons Why
125. 13 Reasons Why" creator Brian Yorkey has shed a light on the possibility of a third season of the controversial Netflix series.
126. Dieting may point to risky behaviours in teenage girls
127. Teenage girls who diet are more likely to engage in other health-compromising behaviours, such as smoking and binge drinking, a study has found.
128. Mindy Kaling learned Hindi for 'Ocean's 8
129. Mindy Kaling has admitted that she had to learn Hindi as part of training for her role in the upcoming "Ocean's 8".
130. Dark Phoenix' will be darker than 'X-Men: Apocalypse', says Evan Peters
131. Actor Evan Peter, who plays Quicksilver in the new "X Men" franchise, has said the upcoming "Dark Phoenix" will be darker in tone than its predecessors.
132. England prepares for World Cup with 2-1 win over Nigeria
133. England relied on goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane before slackening in the second half to beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warmup match.
134. Cahill, Arzani in Australia's final World Cup squad
135. Tim Cahill will play in his fourth World Cup and teenager Daniel Arzani made the final cut as Australia's coach Bert van Marwijk finalised his 23-man squad today.
136. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas snapped together for the first time since dating rumours
137. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas were photographed for the first time since reports of their alleged relationship went viral on the social media.
138. Rabada wins South Africa's top player prize
139. Kagiso Rabada, the world's number one Test bowler, was named South Africa's Cricketer of the Year.
140. Germany crash to Austria on Neuer's comeback
141. Manuel Neuer looks set to go to the World Cup, but Germany's goalkeeper was unable to prevent his team crashing 2-1 to Austria on his comeback.
142. Kompany exits early as Portugal holds Belgium to 0-0 draw
143. European champion Portugal held Belgium to a tame 0-0 draw, a result overshadowed by fears that defender Vincent Kompany may have sustained an injury early in the second half.
144. Lahiri blazes on front but nine halts on back stretch; Woods excels at seventh
145. It was a tale of two nines for Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri as he shot five-under on the front nine before slumping to 2-over 38 for a 3-under 69 that still moved him 14 places up at the Memorial Tournament here.
146. 100 percent hearsay': Serena slams Sharapova book ahead of French Open clash
147. Serena Williams turned up the heat ahead of her French Open clash with bitter rival Maria Sharapova, saying the claims about her in the Russian's book were "hearsay" and not "necessarily true".
148. Air India marks 70 yrs since 1st India-UK flight
149. Air India is marking 70 years since its first flight took off from Mumbai to London in June 1948, which laid the foundations of the India-UK relationship.
150. Two dead in plane crash off Long Island: US Coast Guard
151. A small plane crashed into the ocean off Long Island, leaving two people dead and two others missing, the US Coast Guard has said.
152. No N Korea relief until verifiable denuclearisation steps: Mattis
153. North Korea will not get any sanctions relief until it has demonstrated "irreversible" steps to denuclearisation, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said today.
154. Trump suggests Mueller is behind Russia probe leaks
155. American President Donald Trump suggested that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is deliberately leaking to the press documents about his probe into possible collusion with Russia.
156. 4 killed, 4 hurt, 1 charged in Missouri police chase crash
157. A police chase in suburban Kansas City ended with four people dead, four seriously injured and a driver charged with murder.
158. US isolated as G7 ministerial draws to a close
159. The United States faced unified opposition from the world's top economies to President Donald Trump's escalating, multi-front trade offensive at the end of high-level meetings soured by the imposition of tariffs.
160. US man built deadly secret tunnels over 'N.Korea' fear
161. A US millionaire was to appear in court charged in the murder of a man recruited to build tunnels at his home near the US capital for protection against North Korea, reports say.
162. 7 killed in storm Alberto flooding in Cuba
163. Heavy flooding caused by Subtropical Storm Alberto killed seven people when it struck Cuba, Civil Defence officials said today.
164. Madagascar opposition slams govt for vetoing PM nominees
165. Madagascar's opposition condemned President Hery Rajaonarimampianina today for rejecting their nominations for a "consensus" prime minister, who it is hoped will lift a crisis sparked by controversial electoral reform laws.
166. Criticize us, but please come watch us: Sunil Chhetri urges nation
167. Sanju's first song will give you major throwback of 80's romance
168. Airbus chief says automation to revamp jet manufacturing, help meet demand
169. Jetmakers race to meet Sydney-London non-stop challenge
170. Global airlines issue warning over trade tensions
171. Talks end with China warning trade benefits at risk if U.S. imposes tariffs
172. China warns U.S. won't get trade benefits if tariffs implemented as talks end
173. Airbus chief looks to automation to meet strong jet demand
174. China warns U.S. trade benefits hinge on stopping tariffs
175. Boeing dampens talk of redesign for potential new jet
176. BOJ's Kuroda concedes 'some weaknesses' in Japanese prices
177. Solidarity in euro zone should not lead to debt union, Merkel says
178. U.S.-China trade talks 'friendly and frank', U.S. says
179. G7 finance chiefs kick trade dispute to leaders' summit in Quebec
180. U.S. trade mission seeks structural changes to China's economy: Mnuchin
181. U.S. commerce secretary says China meetings friendly, frank
182. Abandon ship: oil tanker scrappage to hit multi-year high as earnings sink
183. Revenue earned during lean crude market being invested in developmental projects: Goyal
184. No sanctions relief for N Korea until denuclearisation: Mattis
185. Pedro Sanchez sworn in as Spain's Prime Minister
186. Venezuela pushes launch of new banknotes
187. Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, summit, meeting, relations, Syria, Crimea, poisoning, Bashar-al Assad, Ukraine, meddling
188. Koreas to hold military talks next week
189. 12 killed in suspected IS attack in Iraq
190. Countries have ripped US on trade: Trump