Page-11 of Current Affairs - February, 2015
Infosys acquires automation tech firm Panaya for $200 million
India’s software services giant Infosys has announced to acquire to acquire US-based automation technology firm Panaya. In this regard, Infosys has signed a definitive agreement to fully acquire Panaya for an enterprise value of $200 million (1200 crore rupees) in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Veteran journalist, cartoonist Rajinder Puri passes away
Veteran journalist, cartoonist and political activist Rajinder Puri has passed away on 15 February 2015 in New Delhi. He was 80. About Rajinder Puri Rajinder Puri was born in on 20 September 1934 in Karachi (in undivided India) now in Pakistan. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Union Government imposes Anti-dumping duty on graphite electrodes imports
Union Ministry of Finance has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of graphite electrodes used in steel plants for five years. The imposed duty ranges between $278.19 and $922.03 per tonne. The decision was taken following the recommendations of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Punit Renjen appointed as CEO of Deloitte’s global operations
Punit Renjen was appointed as the Chief executive officer (CEO) of accounting giant Deloitte’s global operations. He will succeed Barry Salzberg and assume his new role of Deloitte Global CEO from 1 June 2015. Currently he is serving as US ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
HTC appoints Faisal Siddiqui as new South Asia chief
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has appointed Faisal Siddiqui as new regional President of HTC South Asia. He will replace current president Jack Yang, who is leaving the company for personal reasons. Currently, Faisal Siddiqui is Vice President and head of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Former home minister of Maharashtra RR Patil passes away
Former Home Minister of Maharashtra, Raosaheb Ramrao Patil has passed away in Mumbai. He was 57 years old and was suffering from oral cancer. About Raosaheb Ramrao Patil R. R Patil was born on 16 August 1957 in Anjani village of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
India, Sri Lanka inks agreement on civil nuclear cooperation, Cultural cooperation
India and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation, Cultural cooperation during Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Maithripala Sirisen four-day visit to India. Sri Lanka has signed first such bilateral agreement on civil nuclear cooperation. Following agreements ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
French actor Louis Jourdan passes away
French actor Louis Jourdan has passed away on 14 February 2015 in Los Angeles, United States. He was 93. He was best known for his role in the multi-Oscar winning musical film Gigi of 1958 . About Louis Jourdan Louis ..