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“NCIPC” to implement a 5-Year Project for Cyber Security of Critical Sectors // Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) //
The central government has decided to establish five-year project for strengthening the overall cyber security structure of critical sectors of India. This move has come following increase in the number of incidents of cyber attacks as well as security threats. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Commission headed by “Justice Usha Mehra” to opine measures to make Delhi safe for women
In response to furor and protest against the incidence of the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi, the Union Cabinet set up a Commission of Inquiry which will be headed by the former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Usha ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
India signs military deal with Russia
Vladimir Putin visits to India $2 billion investment fund Finalised 10 agreements Two military contracts, worth about Rs. 20,000 crore Some issues of disagreement also there To take the initial steps towards operating a “ranging station” that will help accurately ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
SBI, RDIF collaborate to form $2 billion consortium
To encourage investments b/w the two nations, India’s State Bank of India (SBI) and Russian sovereign wealth fund Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) came together to ink an MoU for setting up a $2 billion investment consortium. Both the groups ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
FDI ceiling in ARCs increased to 74%
With an aim to attract greater foreign expertise in the domain of asset reconstruction, the government has raised the foreign investment ceiling in Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) to 74% from previous 49%. However, FDI in ARCs would need to abide ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Aam Aadmi, Janashree Bima Yojana exempted from service tax
Government has exempted services of life insurance business provided under Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana (AABY) and Janashree Bima Yojana (JBY)from service tax. Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana Launched in 2007 Covers death and disability insurance for the benefit of rural landless ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) to acquire NYSE
Atlanta based exchange, IntercontinentalExchange Inc., is buying, more than 200 years old, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for about $8 billion. The deal has been approved by the boards of both companies, but still needs the clearance by regulators and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Jeet Thayil among 24 selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012
Jeet Thayil, whose novel Narcopolis was nominated for the Booker, has been one among the 24 authors selected for Sahitya Akademi Awards 2012. He was selected for his poetry collection ‘These Errors are Correct’ in English. About Sahitya Akademi Award ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
BlackBerry appoints Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador
Blackberry smartphone manufacturer Research-In-Motion (RIM) has appointed Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India.
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
China names Infosys among 100 key outsourcing companies
China has named Infosys in the list of 100 main liaison service outsourcing firms, making the IT giant the only Indian company to get this recognition. Infosys well- rounded portfolio of capabilities, exemplary performance and strong growth in China made ..