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Q.201 Medium General Awareness
In data interpretation for banking exams, if a bank's Net Interest Income (NII) increases by 15% but Net Profit decreases by 5%, what could be the likely reason?
A Decrease in operating expenses
B Increase in provisions and contingencies or operating expenses
C Improvement in asset quality
D Increase in advances
Correct Answer:  B. Increase in provisions and contingencies or operating expenses
EXPLANATION

If NII increases but Net Profit decreases, it indicates higher provisions/contingencies or elevated operating expenses offsetting income gains.

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Q.202 Easy General Awareness
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
A To provide life insurance to poor households
B To ensure financial inclusion through universal access to banking services
C To regulate credit card issuance
D To monitor stock market transactions
Correct Answer:  B. To ensure financial inclusion through universal access to banking services
EXPLANATION

PMJDY aims at financial inclusion by providing zero-balance bank accounts and access to banking services for all.

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Q.203 Medium General Awareness
Which RBI directive mandates banks to maintain Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) at a minimum of what percentage of NDTL?
A 18%
B 21.5%
C 19.5%
D 20%
Correct Answer:  B. 21.5%
EXPLANATION

SLR is currently maintained at 21.5% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) as per RBI guidelines.

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Q.204 Hard General Awareness
Under Basel III norms, what is the additional capital buffer (Countercyclical Buffer) requirement during periods of excessive credit growth?
A 0.625% to 2.5%
B 1% to 3%
C 0.5% to 1.5%
D 2% to 4%
Correct Answer:  A. 0.625% to 2.5%
EXPLANATION

Basel III prescribes a Countercyclical Buffer ranging from 0.625% to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets during credit booms.

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Q.205 Medium General Awareness
The repo rate as of February 2024 is maintained at what level by RBI's Monetary Policy Committee?
A 5.75%
B 6.5%
C 7.0%
D 6.25%
Correct Answer:  B. 6.5%
EXPLANATION

As per RBI's latest monetary policy stance in 2024, the repo rate stands at 6.5% with a neutral policy stance.

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Q.206 Easy General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a type of deposit account offered by commercial banks?
A Recurring Deposit Account
B Fixed Deposit Account
C Perpetual Deposit Account
D Savings Deposit Account
Correct Answer:  C. Perpetual Deposit Account
EXPLANATION

Perpetual Deposit Account is not a standard deposit category. Banks offer Savings, Current, Fixed, and Recurring deposits.

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Q.207 Medium General Awareness
As per RBI's latest guidelines (2024), what is the minimum CRAR (Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio) requirement for Scheduled Commercial Banks?
A 9%
B 10.5%
C 11.5%
D 12%
Correct Answer:  B. 10.5%
EXPLANATION

RBI mandates a minimum CRAR of 10.5% for SCBs, comprising 5.5% Tier I capital and 5% Tier II capital as per Basel III framework.

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Q.208 Easy General Awareness
Which of the following is a feature of digital banking in India's financial inclusion drive?
A Reduced transaction costs
B 24/7 accessibility to banking services
C Access to banking for unbanked populations
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Digital banking provides reduced costs, 24/7 access, and enables financial inclusion for unbanked populations through mobile and internet banking.

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Q.209 Medium General Awareness
Under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), what is the coverage amount?
A ₹1 lakh
B ₹2 lakhs
C ₹5 lakhs
D ₹10 lakhs
Correct Answer:  B. ₹2 lakhs
EXPLANATION

PMSBY provides accidental death insurance coverage of ₹2 lakhs to individuals aged 18-70 years at a nominal annual premium.

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Q.210 Hard General Awareness
What is the significance of the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate in RBI's monetary policy?
A It is the minimum lending rate for banks
B It is the rate at which banks can borrow from RBI against approved securities
C It is the rate paid on savings accounts
D It is the maximum deposit interest rate
Correct Answer:  B. It is the rate at which banks can borrow from RBI against approved securities
EXPLANATION

MSF is the rate at which scheduled commercial banks can borrow from RBI against approved securities for short-term liquidity needs.

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