Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposed a six-month restriction on imports of a Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride (S-PVC) resin which is a key input used for manufacturing of pipes. Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride is a polymer manufactured from vinyl chloride monomer. It is produced through polymerisation of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) in […]
Day: August 3, 2026
Pampa River
Pampa River: The Pampa River breached its banks at several locations due to orrential overnight rain triggered widespread flooding across Pathanamthitta district. Pampa River is the third longest river in Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. It is also called as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina Bhageerathi’ or the […]
Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes: The Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes is enabling Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs to establish technology-driven manufacturing enterprises, generate quality employment and contribute to India’s vision of self-reliance. It was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Purpose is to provide concessional […]
Broad Peak
Broad Peak: A team of 10 mountaineers were caught in an avalanche on the slopes of Broad Peak in the Karakoram range. Broad Peak is situated in the Karakoram ranges. In the local Balti language, it is historically known as Falchan Kangri, which translates to “Broad Mountain”. British explorer Sir Martin Conway coined the name […]
