10 October 2012 Current Affairs
Robert Lefkowitz, Brian Kobilka win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
US scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on cell receptors, yielding vital insights into how the body works at the molecular level.
Mukesh Ambani richest Indian
The China-based research firm Hurun releases a report on 10th October 2012 declared Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in India.
India and Japan launch joint research project to study LNG pricing
Japan and India have launched a joint project to research pricing structures in the Liquefied Natural Petroleum (LNP) markets on 10 October 2012. The new project has been launched after complaints that the energy starving Asia is paying more than its fair share as compared to countries in other continents.
Geithner Discussed Economy, Trade Barriers With India
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner and Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram discussed lowering trade barriers and extending ways to expand capital markets, while working toward steering the global economy out of “uncertainties.”
Mercedes-Benz rolls out M-Class luxury SUV from Pune facility
Mercedes-Benz India has rolled out its first locally manufactured M-Class luxury SUV from its facility in Chakan, Pune. The company has also declared the start of operations of its paint shop at the same location.India is the only country outside of the USA where the German luxury car maker has begun production out of the new ML-Class.