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Q.291 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.292 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.293 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.294 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.295 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.296 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.297 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.298 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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Q.299 Easy General Awareness
What is the maximum period for which a bank can classify an account as NPA (Non-Performing Asset)?
A 30 days of non-payment
B 90 days of non-payment
C 180 days of non-payment
D 365 days of non-payment
Correct Answer:  B. 90 days of non-payment
EXPLANATION

RBI guidelines classify an account as NPA after 90 days of non-payment. This is the standard threshold for identifying non-performing assets in Indian banking.

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Q.300 Hard General Awareness
In a situation where a bank's Core Banking Solution (CBS) faces a system failure, which RBI regulation requires it to have a business continuity plan?
A Master Direction on Payment Systems
B Operational Risk Management Framework
C IT Risk Management Guidelines
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

RBI's multiple guidelines including IT Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks mandate banks to have robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure service continuity.

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