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Q.41 Hard General Awareness
Which committee was constituted to review the regulation of shadow banking in India?
A Patel Committee
B Narasimham Committee
C Y.V. Reddy Committee
D Nayak Committee
Correct Answer:  D. Nayak Committee
Explanation:

The Nayak Committee (2013) examined shadow banking entities and recommended a regulatory framework for NBFCs engaged in banking activities.

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Q.42 Hard General Awareness
Which act governs the regulation of microfinance institutions in India?
A Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2006
B Banking Regulation Act, 1949
C RBI Act, 1934
D Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Act, 2015
Correct Answer:  A. Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2006
Explanation:

The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Act, 2006 specifically regulates MFIs, focusing on transparency and consumer protection.

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Q.43 Hard General Awareness
What is the primary role of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)?
A To regulate stock exchanges
B To coordinate among financial regulators for financial stability
C To manage public sector banks
D To monitor international trade
Correct Answer:  B. To coordinate among financial regulators for financial stability
Explanation:

FSDC, chaired by the Finance Minister, coordinates between RBI, SEBI, IRDA, and other financial regulators to ensure financial stability.

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Q.44 Hard General Awareness
Which framework governs Systemically Important Non-Banking Financial Companies (Si-NBFCs)?
A Basel III framework
B Micro Prudential Regulation framework
C RBI's Regulatory framework for NBFCs
D International Financial Reporting Standards
Correct Answer:  C. RBI's Regulatory framework for NBFCs
Explanation:

RBI has a dedicated regulatory framework for NBFCs, with stricter norms for Si-NBFCs to maintain systemic stability.

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Q.45 Hard General Awareness
Which of the following is a Tier 1 capital component for banks?
A Subordinated debt
B Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
C Preference shares
D Revaluation reserves
Correct Answer:  B. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
Explanation:

Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1), consisting of paid-up capital and retained earnings, is the highest quality Tier 1 capital.

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Q.46 Hard General Awareness
Which international agreement sets standards for combating financial crime and terrorism financing?
A Basel Accord
B Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations
C Bretton Woods Agreement
D Paris Climate Agreement
Correct Answer:  B. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations
Explanation:

FATF recommendations are international standards for combating money laundering and terrorism financing.

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Q.47 Hard General Awareness
Which of the following banks is the oldest operating bank in India?
A State Bank of India
B Bank of India
C Central Bank of India
D Imperial Bank of India
Correct Answer:  B. Bank of India
Explanation:

Bank of India, established in 1906, is one of the oldest operating banks. State Bank of India traces back to 1806 through Imperial Bank.

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Q.48 Hard General Awareness
Which of the following is a characteristic of Tier-2 capital for banks?
A Fully paid-up equity shares
B Retained earnings and subordinated debt
C RBI approved securities only
D Government bonds exclusively
Correct Answer:  B. Retained earnings and subordinated debt
Explanation:

Tier-2 capital includes subordinated debt, revaluation reserves, and general loan loss provisions. It supplements Tier-1 capital for meeting capital requirements.

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Q.49 Hard General Awareness
Which international standard governs anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing?
A ISO 9001
B FATF (Financial Action Task Force) guidelines
C Basel II Accord
D Dodd-Frank Act
Correct Answer:  B. FATF (Financial Action Task Force) guidelines
Explanation:

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) establishes international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. India complies with FATF recommendations.

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Q.50 Hard General Awareness
Under Basel III norms, what is the minimum Common Equity Tier-1 (CET-1) ratio requirement for banks?
A 4.5%
B 5.5%
C 6.5%
D 8%
Correct Answer:  A. 4.5%
Explanation:

Basel III prescribes a minimum CET-1 ratio of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets. India has implemented Basel III norms with additional conservation buffers.

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