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TCS set to replace Genpact as top BPO
The BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to take the No. 1 slot in the business category in India, replacing long-time leader Genpact. The change in BPO market ranking could happen either in the just-concluded December quarter ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
MoU signed between Union Ministry of Rural Development and Digital Green
The Union Ministry of Rural Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Digital Green (Microsoft Research Project) to document best agricultural practices and disseminates this to all rural agricultural households headed by women. This initiative will be kick-started through ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Uniform tax rate for foreign portfolio investors
The Union Government stated that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) will attract uniform tax rate in all categories. The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified that the new class of investors, FPIs, would be treated as FIIs under the Income Tax ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
India ranked lowest in US chamber's global IP index
For the second consecutive year, Global Intellectual Property Centre (GIPC) International IP Index ranked India lowest amongst the countries assessed for protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Practices. In the second edition of the chamber’s GIPC index, India continued to score ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO) inaugurated by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO), a new Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The NAWADCO is termed as an important institution for the development of Waqf properties and for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
56th Grammy Awards 2014
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards were held on, at the StaplesCenter in Los Angeles. This year the Grammy Awards weren’t just about the music and they were also about making a statement in the same-sex marriage debate. Category Album Artist ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News