Japan's Nikkei buys Financial Times in $1.3-bn deal

The two leading financial news operations from Europe and Asia are now together, as Nikkei Japanese media group is going to buy the Financial Times from Britain’s Pearson in a $1.3 billion. Financial Times acquisition is a triumph for Nikkei ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

India’s 10 companies in Forbes Asia Fabulous 50 list

Forbes Asia Fabulous 50 list released on the eve of its 10th Anniversary has listed 10 Indian companies which stands second after China in terms of number of companies listed. This year’s list was also dominated by Chinese companies, over ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

BHEL signs three MoU in Kazakhstan for power projects

Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL) has signed three strategic agreements with Kazakhstan companies in order to deepen its roots in Central Asia. MoU Signed: MoU with JSC Samruk Energy: BHEL will work with JSU on projects of mutual interest; JSU is ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

India to surpass China's population by 2022: UN Report

India is going to become the most populous nation in the world by surpassing China in 2022. It was revealed in recently released United Nation’s report titled ‘World Population Prospects: The 2015 Revision’ indicating India’s population growth within next seven ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

GK & Current Affairs: July 22, 23, 2015

1. Recently, which of the following auto makers launched its first compact SUV named Creta in India? [A]Toyota [B]Maruti Suzuki [C]Tata Motors [D]Hyundai Answer: HyundaiNotes: The South-Korean car maker, Hyundai launched its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Creta in India in ..

What is the main purpose of the proposed Gold Monetisation Scheme?

What is the main purpose of the proposed Gold Monetisation Scheme? [A]Allow consumers to sell gold to banks at par with markets [B]Allow consumers to deposit Gold with banks to get tax-free interest [C]Allow government of India to sell its ..