09 October 2012 Current Affairs
Physics Nobel for quantum scientists
Frenchman Serge Haroche and American David Wineland both shared the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics on 9th October 2012 for inventing methods to observe the bizarre properties of the quantum world — research that has led to the construction of extremely precise clocks and helped scientists take the first steps toward building superfast computers.
Railways put 400 CCTVs at 10 stations to improve security system
The Delhi division of Northern Railway authorities have completed the installation of 400 CCTVs at 10 stations with Rs. 20 crore to ensure better security and mobility at its stations.Only in the New Delhi Railway station they installed more than 100 CCTV cameras as part of an integrated security system (ISS).
IMF cuts India’s Growth Forecast for 2012 to 4.9 Percent
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed India’s growth forecast to 4.9 per cent for 2012 due to low business confidence and “sluggish structural reforms”.
Security deposit on new LPG connection increased
Form 9th October 2012 Security deposit on domestic (14.2 kg) cylinder has been increased from Rs.900 to Rs.1,150 for those seeking new connection in the North Eastern States, and by Rs.200 to Rs.1,450 in the rest of the country.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner to visit India on Oct. 9
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner visit India on 9th October 2012 to participate in the third annual meeting of the U.S.-India Economic and Financial Partnership with Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.