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Q.131 Easy General Awareness
Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), what is the maximum life insurance cover provided to account holders?
A Rs. 30,000
B Rs. 100,000
C Rs. 200,000
D Rs. 500,000
Correct Answer:  C. Rs. 200,000
EXPLANATION

PMJDY provides accidental death insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakhs (Rs. 200,000) to all beneficiaries who open accounts under the scheme.

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Q.132 Easy General Awareness
The RBI's Repo Rate as of 2024-2025 is maintained at which level by the Monetary Policy Committee?
A 4.5%
B 5.5%
C 6.0%
D 6.5%
Correct Answer:  D. 6.5%
EXPLANATION

As per the latest RBI Monetary Policy (2024), the Repo Rate has been maintained at 6.5% with a focus on managing inflation while supporting growth.

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Q.133 Easy General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a component of Broad Money (M3) in India?
A Currency with the public
B Demand deposits with banks
C Time deposits with banks
D Cryptocurrencies held by individuals
Correct Answer:  D. Cryptocurrencies held by individuals
EXPLANATION

M3 includes currency, demand deposits, and time deposits with banks. Cryptocurrencies are not included in the official money supply measurement by RBI.

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Q.134 Medium General Awareness
As per the latest RBI regulations (2024), what is the minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) requirement for Scheduled Commercial Banks?
A 9.5%
B 10.5%
C 11.5%
D 12.5%
Correct Answer:  B. 10.5%
EXPLANATION

RBI mandates a minimum CRAR of 10.5% for Scheduled Commercial Banks, which includes Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1), Additional Tier 1, and Tier 2 capital.

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Q.135 Hard General Awareness
What does the 'Net Interest Margin (NIM)' indicate in a bank's financial analysis?
A The difference between interest earned and interest paid, expressed as a percentage of assets
B The total loan portfolio of a bank
C The bank's market share in the industry
D The regulatory compliance score of a bank
Correct Answer:  A. The difference between interest earned and interest paid, expressed as a percentage of assets
EXPLANATION

NIM is calculated as (Interest Income - Interest Expenses) / Average Earning Assets. It measures the bank's core profitability from lending and borrowing operations, crucial for assessing operational efficiency.

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Q.136 Hard General Awareness
Under the RBI's Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) requirement, what percentage of high-quality liquid assets must banks maintain?
A 20%
B 50%
C 75%
D 100%
Correct Answer:  D. 100%
EXPLANATION

As per Basel III, the LCR requirement mandates that banks maintain high-quality liquid assets at least equal to 100% of their net cash outflows over 30 days under stress scenarios.

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Q.137 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Cryptocurrency' that distinguishes it from fiat currency?
A It is regulated by central banks
B It uses blockchain technology for decentralized transactions
C It has unlimited supply
D It is backed by physical gold reserves
Correct Answer:  B. It uses blockchain technology for decentralized transactions
EXPLANATION

Cryptocurrencies use blockchain technology for decentralized, peer-to-peer transactions without central bank control. They operate on distributed ledger technology ensuring transparency and security.

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Q.138 Medium General Awareness
What is the primary objective of a 'Priority Sector Lending' mandate for banks?
A To maximize bank profits
B To provide credit to underserved sectors like agriculture and SMEs
C To reduce competition in the banking sector
D To increase RBI's regulatory authority
Correct Answer:  B. To provide credit to underserved sectors like agriculture and SMEs
EXPLANATION

Priority Sector Lending (PSL) ensures banks allocate a certain percentage of advances to underserved sectors including agriculture, SMEs, and low-income housing, promoting inclusive growth.

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Q.139 Hard General Awareness
Under Pillar 2 of Basel III, what is primarily assessed?
A Minimum capital requirements
B Supervisory review of banks' risk management and capital adequacy
C Market discipline and public disclosure
D Cryptocurrency regulations
Correct Answer:  B. Supervisory review of banks' risk management and capital adequacy
EXPLANATION

Pillar 2 of Basel III involves supervisory review, where regulators assess banks' internal capital adequacy processes, stress testing mechanisms, and risk management frameworks.

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Q.140 Medium General Awareness
Which digital payment system, launched by RBI and NPCI, is designed specifically for merchants?
A Google Pay
B Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM)
C NEFT
D Mobile Wallet
Correct Answer:  B. Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM)
EXPLANATION

BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is an RBI-NPCI initiative providing a simple, secure digital payment platform accessible to all, with merchant-specific QR code features for business transactions.

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