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Which organization regulates insurance companies in India?
A RBI
B SEBI
C IRDA (IRDAI)
D Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer:  C. IRDA (IRDAI)
EXPLANATION

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) regulates and supervises insurance companies operating in India.

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What does NEFT stand for in banking?
A National Electronic Funds Transfer
B New Electronic Financial Transaction
C National Exchange Financial Transaction
D National Electronic Financial Terminal
Correct Answer:  A. National Electronic Funds Transfer
EXPLANATION

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is an electronic fund transfer system in India for transferring funds between banks.

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Which bank is the 'Banker to the Government' of India?
A State Bank of India
B Reserve Bank of India
C HDFC Bank
D ICICI Bank
Correct Answer:  B. Reserve Bank of India
EXPLANATION

RBI serves as the Banker to the Government of India, managing government accounts, treasury operations, and public debt.

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What is the current repo rate set by RBI as of 2024?
A 5.5%
B 6.5%
C 4.5%
D 7.0%
Correct Answer:  B. 6.5%
EXPLANATION

As per RBI's latest monetary policy in 2024, the repo rate stands at 6.5%. This is the rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Reserve Bank of India?
A Issuing currency notes
B Managing foreign exchange reserves
C Direct lending to retail customers
D Implementing monetary policy
Correct Answer:  C. Direct lending to retail customers
EXPLANATION

RBI does not directly lend to retail customers. Its primary functions include currency issuance, forex management, and monetary policy implementation through banking channels.

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Q.86 Easy
A bank approves a working capital loan of ₹50 lakh at 9.5% p.a. for 2 years. Assuming simple interest, what is the total interest payable?
A ₹9.5 lakh
B ₹9.75 lakh
C ₹95,000
D ₹4.75 lakh
Correct Answer:  B. ₹9.75 lakh
EXPLANATION

Simple Interest = (Principal × Rate × Time) / 100 = (50,00,000 × 9.5 × 2) / 100 = ₹9.5 lakh

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Q.87 Easy
What is the current Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirement for Scheduled Commercial Banks as per RBI's 2024 guidelines?
A 16%
B 17%
C 18%
D 19%
Correct Answer:  C. 18%
EXPLANATION

RBI has maintained the SLR requirement at 18% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) since 2020.

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Q.88 Easy
A bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM) is 3.2%. Which statement correctly interprets NIM?
A The bank earned ₹3.20 profit on every ₹100 of assets
B The difference between interest earned and interest paid as a percentage of earning assets
C The total interest income divided by total deposits
D The percentage of non-performing loans in the portfolio
Correct Answer:  B. The difference between interest earned and interest paid as a percentage of earning assets
EXPLANATION

NIM = (Interest Income - Interest Expense) / Earning Assets. It measures the spread between interest earned and paid, expressed as a percentage of earning assets.

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Q.89 Easy
If a customer deposits ₹5 lakh in a scheduled bank and the bank fails, what is the maximum amount covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) scheme as of 2024?
A ₹1 lakh
B ₹3 lakh
C ₹5 lakh
D ₹10 lakh
Correct Answer:  C. ₹5 lakh
EXPLANATION

DICGC provides deposit insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank since 2020, increased from ₹1 lakh.

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Q.90 Easy
A bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) stands at 14.5%. Under Basel III norms, what is the minimum required CAR for Scheduled Commercial Banks?
A 10.5%
B 11.5%
C 12.5%
D 13.5%
Correct Answer:  B. 11.5%
EXPLANATION

Basel III mandates a minimum CAR of 11.5% for Indian SCBs (including CCB of 2.5%). The bank's 14.5% CAR is above the minimum requirement.

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