Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed reopening the licensing window for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) after a gap of more than 20 years, seeking stakeholder feedback.Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) are member-owned, community-based banks operating mainly in urban and semi-urban areas, providing banking and credit services to small borrowers, traders, […]
Day: January 27, 2026
Republic Day 2026
Republic Day 2026: Republic Day 2026 marked the 77th anniversary of the Constitution of India coming into force on 26th January 1950, and was celebrated around the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram.”The observance blended constitutional values with cultural expression and public participation, featuring 30 tableaux from States, Union Territories, and Ministries under the sub-themes […]
Day Zero Concept
Day Zero Concept: The concept of “Day Zero” has re-entered global focus as the United Nations warned that worsening climate change, groundwater depletion, and weak water governance could push many cities—including in India—towards acute water collapse.“Day Zero” refers to the point at which a city or region’s usable water supply falls below a critical threshold, […]
