Banking and RBI
RBI releases Supervisory Data Quality Index for scheduled commercial banks (June 2026)
22 September 2026 | Reserve Bank of India
The RBI released the Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) for scheduled commercial banks for June 2026 on 22 September 2026. It measures data quality in terms of accuracy, timeliness, completeness and consistency in the submission of returns and microdata for supervisory assessments.
The RBI said the index assesses adherence to the principles in its Commercial Banks and Small Finance Banks Supervisory Returns Directions, 2026.
Key facts- Index: Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI)
- Reference period: June 2026
- Coverage: scheduled commercial banks
- Dimensions: accuracy, timeliness, completeness, consistency
Exam takeaway: sDQI measures the quality of data banks submit to the supervisor.
Quick revision: RBI sDQI release (22 September 2026).
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UDAN next phase: Civil Aviation Ministry signs 21 MoUs with States and UTs
22 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the Ministry of Civil Aviation signed 21 Memoranda of Understanding with States and Union Territories under the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme on 22 September 2026 in New Delhi. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the ceremony.
The Minister said that since its launch UDAN has operationalised 687 routes and 95 aerodromes, with more than 3.66 lakh flights carrying around 1.71 crore passengers.
Key facts- MoUs signed: 21 with States/UTs
- UDAN expansion: Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik
- Routes operationalised: 687
- Aerodromes operationalised: 95
Exam takeaway: UDAN aims to expand regional air connectivity to underserved and unserved regions.
Quick revision: UDAN next phase MoUs (PIB, 22 September 2026).
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9th India International Water Week inaugurated by the Vice-President
22 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 22 September 2026. The five-day event, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22 to 26 September 2026, has the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
PIB noted that the event, held in earlier editions as India Water Week, has evolved into India International Water Week.
Key facts- Edition: 9th
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Dates: 22 to 26 September 2026
- Theme: Climate Resilient Water Management
Exam takeaway: The event is organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Quick revision: India International Water Week (PIB, 22 September 2026).
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