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Q.281 Easy General Awareness
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)?
A To provide retail deposits to individuals
B To provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises
C To regulate non-banking financial companies
D To encourage foreign direct investment
Correct Answer:  B. To provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises
EXPLANATION

PMMY aims to provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises for business purposes, with loans up to Rs. 10 lakh under the scheme.

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Q.282 Hard General Awareness
Under Basel III, what is the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio required?
A 4.5%
B 6%
C 8%
D 10%
Correct Answer:  A. 4.5%
EXPLANATION

Basel III requires a minimum CET1 capital ratio of 4.5%, with an additional capital conservation buffer of 2.5%, bringing the total to 7%.

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Q.283 Medium General Awareness
What is the concept of 'Repo' in banking and financial markets?
A A repossession of assets by banks
B A sale of securities with an agreement to repurchase at a fixed price and date
C A reporting requirement for NBFCs
D A replacement of loan officers
Correct Answer:  B. A sale of securities with an agreement to repurchase at a fixed price and date
EXPLANATION

Repo (Repurchase Agreement) is a short-term borrowing mechanism where securities are sold with an agreement to repurchase them at a higher price on a specified date.

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Q.284 Medium General Awareness
Which regulation requires banks to maintain a minimum Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)?
A The Banking Regulation Act, 1949
B The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
C The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
D The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Correct Answer:  B. The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
EXPLANATION

Section 24 of the RBI Act, 1934 mandates that banks maintain a minimum SLR of not less than 18% of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL).

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Q.285 Easy General Awareness
What is the tenure for which RBI Governor is appointed?
A 3 years
B 5 years
C 4 years
D 6 years
Correct Answer:  C. 4 years
EXPLANATION

The RBI Governor is appointed for a tenure of 4 years, after which reappointment is possible. The current Governor is Sanjay Malhotra (appointed December 2023).

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Q.286 Hard General Awareness
Which of the following best describes 'Securitization' in banking?
A Converting illiquid assets into tradable securities backed by cash flows
B A method of encrypting bank data
C Insurance against operational risks
D A process of merging two banks
Correct Answer:  A. Converting illiquid assets into tradable securities backed by cash flows
EXPLANATION

Securitization is the process of converting illiquid assets (like loans) into tradable securities that are backed by the underlying cash flows of those assets.

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Q.287 Medium General Awareness
What does CLR (Cash Reserve Ratio) mandate banks to maintain?
A A percentage of demand and time liabilities as cash reserves with RBI
B A percentage of deposits in government securities
C A percentage of capital in fixed deposits
D A percentage of profits as retained earnings
Correct Answer:  A. A percentage of demand and time liabilities as cash reserves with RBI
EXPLANATION

CRR requires banks to maintain a certain percentage of their demand and time liabilities as cash reserves with the RBI, currently at 4.5% (as of 2024).

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Q.288 Hard General Awareness
Under the RBI's regulatory framework, what is the maximum loan amount that comes under Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?
A Rs. 5 lakh for agriculture, Rs. 10 lakh for micro-enterprises
B Rs. 10 lakh for agriculture, Rs. 1 crore for micro-enterprises
C Rs. 20 lakh for agriculture, Rs. 2 crore for micro-enterprises
D No maximum limit, it depends on bank discretion
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 10 lakh for agriculture, Rs. 1 crore for micro-enterprises
EXPLANATION

RBI guidelines specify Rs. 10 lakh limit for agriculture sector and Rs. 1 crore for micro-enterprises under Priority Sector Lending (as of 2024).

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Q.289 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.290 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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