Bank PO / Clerk / RBI — General Awareness
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Q.171 Hard General Awareness
What is the Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF) introduced by RBI?
A A permanent lending facility for scheduled banks to borrow funds at specified rates
B A deposit scheme for retail customers
C A government borrowing mechanism
D A credit rating system for NBFCs
Correct Answer:  A. A permanent lending facility for scheduled banks to borrow funds at specified rates
EXPLANATION

SLF is a standing facility introduced by RBI allowing scheduled banks to borrow funds against government securities, providing liquidity at a specified spread over the policy rate.

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Q.172 Medium General Awareness
Which international organization sets global standards for banking supervision and capital adequacy?
A World Bank
B IMF (International Monetary Fund)
C Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
D UNCTAD
Correct Answer:  C. Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
EXPLANATION

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision sets international standards for bank regulation and capital adequacy through Basel I, II, and III frameworks.

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Q.173 Medium General Awareness
What is the primary function of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016?
A To regulate stock market operations
B To provide a time-bound resolution mechanism for insolvency
C To control inflation in the economy
D To establish interest rate benchmarks
Correct Answer:  B. To provide a time-bound resolution mechanism for insolvency
EXPLANATION

IBC, 2016 provides a time-bound resolution process for insolvent debtors and companies, aimed at maximizing asset value and protecting creditor interests.

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Q.174 Medium General Awareness
Which committee's recommendations led to the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
A Kelkar Committee
B Ashok Mehta Committee
C Vijay Kelkar Committee
D Patel Committee
Correct Answer:  A. Kelkar Committee
EXPLANATION

The Kelkar Committee (2003) recommended the implementation of GST in India, which was later formally implemented on July 1, 2017.

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Q.175 Medium General Awareness
What is the current limit for deposits under DICGC (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation) coverage?
A Rs. 1 lakh
B Rs. 3 lakh
C Rs. 5 lakh
D Rs. 10 lakh
Correct Answer:  C. Rs. 5 lakh
EXPLANATION

DICGC covers deposits up to Rs. 5 lakh per depositor per bank as per the latest amendment effective from 2024, increased from the previous Rs. 1 lakh.

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Q.176 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a credit rating agency recognized by SEBI in India?
A CRISIL
B ICRA
C Care Ratings
D Goldman Sachs Rating
Correct Answer:  D. Goldman Sachs Rating
EXPLANATION

Goldman Sachs is an investment bank, not a credit rating agency. CRISIL, ICRA, Care Ratings, and Brickwork Ratings are recognized credit rating agencies by SEBI.

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Q.177 Medium General Awareness
What is the minimum CRAR (Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio) requirement for scheduled commercial banks under Basel III as of 2024?
A 9%
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 under Basel III framework, which includes capital buffers and conservation requirements.

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Q.178 Easy General Awareness
Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), what is the overdraft limit for eligible beneficiaries?
A Rs. 5,000
B Rs. 10,000
C Rs. 15,000
D Rs. 20,000
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 10,000
EXPLANATION

PMJDY provides an overdraft facility of up to Rs. 10,000 to eligible account holders after 6 months of satisfactory operation of the account.

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Q.179 Easy General Awareness
What does CASA stand for in banking terminology?
A Current Account and Savings Account
B Customer Asset and Secured Account
C Corporate Account and Savings Account
D Current and Secured Assets Account
Correct Answer:  A. Current Account and Savings Account
EXPLANATION

CASA represents Current Account and Savings Account deposits, which are low-cost funding sources for banks and crucial for profitability metrics.

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Q.180 Easy General Awareness
Which rate does the RBI use as the benchmark for transmission of monetary policy?
A Reverse Repo Rate
B Repo Rate
C Base Rate
D MCLR (Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate)
Correct Answer:  B. Repo Rate
EXPLANATION

The Repo Rate is the primary instrument used by RBI for monetary policy transmission. Banks' lending rates are benchmarked against this rate.

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