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Q.91 Hard
Under Basel III, if a bank's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement is 5.5% and it maintains 7.5%, what is the buffer?
A 1.5%
B 2.0%
C 2.5%
D 3.0%
Correct Answer:  B. 2.0%
EXPLANATION

Buffer = Maintained CET1 - Required CET1 = 7.5% - 5.5% = 2.0%

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Q.92 Hard
Under Basel III regulations (2024 update), if a bank's RWA is ₹80,000 crore and CET1 is ₹4,200 crore, is it compliant with minimum CET1 requirement?
A Yes, CET1 ratio is 5.25%
B No, CET1 ratio is 4.2%
C Yes, CET1 ratio is 4.5%
D Cannot determine without Tier 2 data
Correct Answer:  A. Yes, CET1 ratio is 5.25%
EXPLANATION

CET1 Ratio = (4,200 / 80,000) × 100 = 5.25%, which exceeds the 4.5% minimum. Bank is compliant.

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Q.93 Hard
Under the RBI's Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021, what is the maximum compensation limit for customer grievances?
A ₹10 lakh
B ₹20 lakh
C ₹5 lakh
D ₹1 lakh
Correct Answer:  A. ₹10 lakh
EXPLANATION

RBI's Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021 provides a maximum compensation limit of ₹10 lakh for customer grievances.

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Q.94 Hard
According to RBI's 2024 guidelines, what is the primary objective of implementing the Unincorporated Non-Banking Financial Company (UNBFC) framework?
A To increase bank lending capacity
B To regulate and supervise informal lending and financial services
C To promote cryptocurrency adoption
D To replace commercial banking operations
Correct Answer:  B. To regulate and supervise informal lending and financial services
EXPLANATION

The UNBFC framework aims to bring informal financial service providers under regulatory oversight to protect consumers and ensure financial stability.

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Q.95 Hard
Which of the following is a characteristic of Tier 1 capital under Basel III that distinguishes it from Tier 2 capital?
A It has a predetermined maturity date
B It can be written down to absorb losses before other capital
C It carries a coupon payment obligation
D It can be subordinated to customer deposits
Correct Answer:  B. It can be written down to absorb losses before other capital
EXPLANATION

Tier 1 capital (Common Equity Tier 1 and Additional Tier 1) can absorb losses and is the highest quality capital. Tier 2 capital may have maturity dates and subordination features.

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Q.96 Hard
In 2024, the RBI introduced new guidelines for Cyber Risk Management. Banks must allocate what minimum percentage of IT budget for cybersecurity?
A 5%
B 8%
C 10%
D 12%
Correct Answer:  C. 10%
EXPLANATION

RBI guidelines recommend banks allocate at least 10% of their IT budget for cybersecurity measures and infrastructure resilience.

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Q.97 Hard
If a bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased from 2.8% to 3.2% year-on-year, which factors are most likely responsible?
A Decrease in lending rates and increase in deposit rates
B Increase in lending rates and decrease in deposit rates
C Both rates increased equally
D Change in asset composition only
Correct Answer:  B. Increase in lending rates and decrease in deposit rates
EXPLANATION

NIM improves when lending rates increase (higher interest income) or deposit rates decrease (lower interest expense), or both. This widens the spread.

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Q.98 Hard
Under the RBI's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework (2024), a bank is placed under PCA if its Capital Adequacy Ratio falls below which threshold?
A 7%
B 8%
C 9%
D 10%
Correct Answer:  C. 9%
EXPLANATION

Under the PCA framework, a bank is placed under regulatory action if its CAR falls below 9%, which is below the minimum requirement of 10.5%.

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Q.99 Hard
What is the primary purpose of the Basel III accord's countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) requirement for banks?
A To increase bank profits during economic downturns
B To build additional capital during periods of excessive credit growth to absorb losses during downturns
C To eliminate the need for regulatory oversight
D To reduce banks' lending capacity permanently
Correct Answer:  B. To build additional capital during periods of excessive credit growth to absorb losses during downturns
EXPLANATION

The CCyB is a macroprudential tool requiring banks to hold additional capital (0-2.5% of RWA) during periods of rapid credit expansion, enabling them to lend counter-cyclically during downturns.

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Q.100 Hard
A retail bank's Gross Non-Performing Assets increased by 120 basis points from 2.5% to 3.7% in a year. If total advances are ₹80,000 crores, what is the approximate increase in absolute NPA amount in crores?
A ₹960 crores
B ₹1,200 crores
C ₹1,440 crores
D ₹2,960 crores
Correct Answer:  A. ₹960 crores
EXPLANATION

Increase in basis points = 120 bps = 1.2%. Increase in NPA amount = 1.2% of ₹80,000 crores = ₹960 crores

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