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Q.91 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.92 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.93 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.94 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.95 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.96 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.97 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is an example of a non-banking financial company (NBFC)?
A State Bank of India
B HDFC Bank
C Bajaj Finance Limited
D Reserve Bank of India
Correct Answer:  C. Bajaj Finance Limited
EXPLANATION

Bajaj Finance Limited is an NBFC that provides financial services like loans and deposits but doesn't have a banking license like commercial banks.

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Q.98 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following best describes the function of SEBI?
A Regulates commercial banking sector
B Regulates securities and capital markets
C Issues currency and manages inflation
D Manages government borrowing
Correct Answer:  B. Regulates securities and capital markets
EXPLANATION

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) regulates and develops the securities market, protecting investor interests and ensuring fair market practices.

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Q.99 Medium General Awareness
If a bank's NPA (Non-Performing Assets) ratio increases significantly, what does it indicate?
A Improved asset quality
B Deterioration in loan portfolio quality
C Better profitability
D Increased market share
Correct Answer:  B. Deterioration in loan portfolio quality
EXPLANATION

A higher NPA ratio indicates that a larger portion of the bank's loans are in default or arrears, reflecting deteriorating asset quality and credit risk.

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Q.100 Medium General Awareness
Which banking regulation requires banks to maintain a minimum percentage of capital against their risk-weighted assets?
A Statutory Liquidity Ratio
B Reserve Requirement Ratio
C Capital Adequacy Ratio
D Cash Reserve Ratio
Correct Answer:  C. Capital Adequacy Ratio
EXPLANATION

Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is a regulatory requirement ensuring banks maintain sufficient capital to absorb potential losses from their risk-weighted assets.

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