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Q.51 Medium Banking Awareness
Which financial year did India adopt the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A 2015-16
B 2016-17
C 2017-18
D 2018-19
Correct Answer:  C. 2017-18
EXPLANATION

GST was implemented in India from July 1, 2017 (2017-18 financial year).

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Q.52 Medium Banking Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a type of Non-Performing Asset (NPA)?
A Substandard assets
B Doubtful assets
C Loss assets
D Standard assets
Correct Answer:  D. Standard assets
EXPLANATION

Standard assets are performing assets. NPAs include substandard, doubtful, and loss assets.

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Q.53 Medium Banking Awareness
Under Basel III norms, what is the minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) for banks?
A 8%
B 9%
C 10.5%
D 12%
Correct Answer:  C. 10.5%
EXPLANATION

Basel III requires banks to maintain a minimum CRAR of 10.5% (including capital conservation buffer).

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Q.54 Medium Banking Awareness
What is the minimum paid-up capital required for a Small Finance Bank to operate in India as per RBI guidelines (2024)?
A Rs. 50 crore
B Rs. 100 crore
C Rs. 200 crore
D Rs. 500 crore
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 100 crore
EXPLANATION

RBI requires Small Finance Banks to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of Rs. 100 crore.

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Q.55 Medium General Awareness
The RBI's 'Retail Direct Scheme' allows individual investors to directly purchase government securities. What is a key benefit of this scheme?
A Eliminates the role of brokers and reduces transaction costs
B Provides guaranteed returns on investment
C Allows unlimited investment without KYC requirements
D Permits investment in corporate bonds exclusively
Correct Answer:  A. Eliminates the role of brokers and reduces transaction costs
EXPLANATION

The Retail Direct Scheme enables individuals to open accounts with RBI and purchase government securities directly, reducing intermediation costs.

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Q.56 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is a key feature of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) 2.0 launched in 2024?
A Support for offline transactions and voice-enabled payments
B Integration with cryptocurrency exchanges
C Mandatory use of biometric authentication
D Restriction on international transfers
Correct Answer:  A. Support for offline transactions and voice-enabled payments
EXPLANATION

UPI 2.0 introduced features like offline transaction capability and voice-enabled payments to enhance accessibility and user experience.

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Q.57 Medium General Awareness
The RBI's 'Insolvency Resolution and Debt Restructuring (IRDR) Framework' primarily focuses on which aspect?
A Promoting cryptocurrency trading
B Resolving stressed assets and restructuring debt of borrowers
C Increasing bank profitability
D Regulating foreign exchange markets
Correct Answer:  B. Resolving stressed assets and restructuring debt of borrowers
EXPLANATION

The IRDR Framework provides a structured approach for banks to resolve stressed assets and restructure debts to promote financial stability.

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Q.58 Medium General Awareness
Which regulatory framework ensures that banks maintain adequate capital buffers above minimum requirements?
A Basel I Framework
B Basel III Framework (Capital Conservation Buffer and Countercyclical Buffer)
C Dodd-Frank Act
D Payment and Settlement Systems Act
Correct Answer:  B. Basel III Framework (Capital Conservation Buffer and Countercyclical Buffer)
EXPLANATION

Basel III introduced the Capital Conservation Buffer (2.5%) and Countercyclical Buffer to ensure banks maintain capital above minimum levels during good times.

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Q.59 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following best describes the 'Statutory Liquidity Ratio' (SLR) maintained by banks?
A Percentage of deposits to be maintained as cash reserves with RBI
B Percentage of deposits to be invested in government securities and approved securities
C Percentage of capital to risk-weighted assets
D Percentage of advances given to priority sector
Correct Answer:  B. Percentage of deposits to be invested in government securities and approved securities
EXPLANATION

SLR requires banks to maintain a certain percentage of their net demand and time liabilities in the form of liquid assets like government securities.

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Q.60 Medium General Awareness
Under the RBI's Inflation Targeting Framework, what is the target inflation range for consumer price inflation?
A 2% to 4%
B 2% to 6%
C 3% to 5%
D 4% to 6%
Correct Answer:  B. 2% to 6%
EXPLANATION

The RBI targets a Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation of 4% with a tolerance band of +/- 2%, resulting in a 2-6% target range.

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