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Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan has assumed charge as the 28th director general
(DG) of the Border Roads Organization (BRO).His appointment to the top post in the BRO
follows the superannuation of Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry.Before the appointment,
Srinivasan was holding the appointment of Commandant, College of Military
Engineering, Pune.Mr Srinivasan is an alumnus of National Defence Academy,
Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and was commissioned into the
Corps of Engineers in 1987.The BRO was raised on May 7, 1960 with an aim to secure
India’s borders by developing infrastructure in remote areas of the north and
northeastern states.
The S&P Global India Services PMI reached a 13-year high of 62.3 in July 2023,
indicating a significant expansion in activity levels.
Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, these countries were key sources of growth in
export orders, contributing to the second-fastest increase since the index was
introduced in 2014.
What is the projected average GDP growth rate for India from FY24 to FY31
according to S&P Global’s report?
(a) 5.7%
(b) 6.7%
(c) 7.7%
(d) 8.7%
S&P Global’s report predicts that India will grow at an average rate of 6.7% per year
during this period, making it the fastest-growing large economy.
The Indian government aims to raise the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP
from 17.7% to 25% by 2025.
Which bank announced the approval to convert I-Process Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
into a wholly-owned subsidiary?
ICICI Bank has announced that it has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to
convert I-Process Services (India) Pvt Ltd (I-Process) into a wholly-owned subsidiary, subject to
specific conditions, according to the Bank’s latest regulatory disclosure.
What did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) state in response to the rising inflation?
What did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) state in response to the rising inflation?
The RBI stated that it would be ready to take action, including raising interest rates, if
conditions warrant such measures in response to the rising inflation.
Which of the following is not a category of investments under the RBI’s new directives?
The RBI’s new directives classify investments into three main categories: HTM, AFS, and
FVTPL. Non-SLR securities are not a separate category of investments under the new
directives. They can be classified as HTM, AFS, or FVTPL depending on the bank’s intention and
the characteristics of the security.
Who has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for
re-appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
(MD and CEO) of ICICI Bank?
Who has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for
re-appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
(MD and CEO) of ICICI Bank?
Sandeep Bakhshi has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for re-
appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of ICICI
Bank.
What is the inflation target set by the RBI for the current financial year?
(a) 2%
(b) 3%
(c) 4%
(d) 5%
What is the inflation target set by the RBI for the current financial year?
(a) 2%
(b) 3%
(c) 4%
(d) 5%
The inflation target set by the RBI for the current financial year (2023-24) is 4% with a
tolerance band of +/- 2%. This means that the RBI will aim to keep inflation between
2% and 6%.
Which of the following securities can be classified as HTM under the RBI’s new directives?
Which of the following securities can be classified as HTM under the RBI’s new directives?
The RBI’s new directives allow banks to classify government securities, treasury bills,
certificates of deposit, and commercial paper as HTM. These securities are all considered to
be of high quality and have a low risk of default.
Which of the following is the last link in a three-tier cooperative credit structure
headed by the State Cooperative Banks (SCB) at the state level?
Which of the following is the last link in a three-tier cooperative credit structure
headed by the State Cooperative Banks (SCB) at the state level?
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are the last link in a three-tier cooperative credit
structure headed by the State Cooperative Banks (SCB) at the state level
Which of the following is the objective of the RBI’s ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign?
(a) To trace and settle the top 100 unclaimed deposits of every bank in every district
within a span of 100 days.
(b) To reduce the quantum of unclaimed deposits in the banking system by 50% within
100 days.
(c) To ensure the rightful return of unclaimed deposits to owners or claimants within 100
days.
(d All of the above
Which of the following is the objective of the RBI’s ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign?
(a) To trace and settle the top 100 unclaimed deposits of every bank in
every district within a span of 100 days.
(b) To reduce the quantum of unclaimed deposits in the banking system
by 50% within 100 days.
(c) To ensure the rightful return of unclaimed deposits to owners or
claimants within 100 days.
(d) All of the above
The objective of the RBI’s ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign is to trace and settle the top 100
unclaimed deposits of every bank in every district within a span of 100 days, thereby reducing
the quantum of unclaimed deposits in the banking system by 50% within 100 days and
ensuring the rightful return of unclaimed deposits to owners or claimants within 100 days. It
also aims to sensitize bank customers about the importance of tracking their money and
maintaining updated nomination and KYC details.
What was the reason for imposing a penalty on Baramati Sahakari Bank by the RBI?
Baramati Sahakari Bank incurred a penalty for failing to credit interest to inoperative savings
accounts.
The Waghodia Urban Co-operative Bank received a penalty for which of the following reasons?
The Waghodia Urban Co-operative Bank incurred a penalty for sanctioning credit facilities to
individuals where the relatives of its directors acted as guarantors, breaching prudential inter-
bank counter-party exposure limits.
The primary goal of IB SAATHI is to offer essential banking services through business
correspondents (BCs). The bank plans to deploy over 5,000 new BCs by March 2024.
The total circulation of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the E-rupee, as of March 2023
is ₹16.39 crore. As of now, there are approximately 15,000 E-rupee transactions daily. The RBI aims
to scale this number to one million (10 lakh) transactions. Recent efforts have focused on making E-
rupee interoperable with UPI QR codes, and the next step is to enhance transaction volumes.
Which of the following foreign banks has the most branches in India?
Which of the following foreign banks has the most branches in India?
Standard Chartered Bank has the most branches in India, with over 100 branches in cities
across the country. It is one of the oldest foreign banks in India, having been established in
1858
NEO for Business, launched by Axis Bank, is a digital banking platform designed
for which of the following?
NEO for Business is a digital banking platform designed specifically for Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs).
Which of the following is not one of the main functions of the RBI?
The RBI does not provide financial services directly to the public. It does so indirectly through
the banks and other financial institutions that it regulates.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have been increasingly investing in Indian banks, with
their total holdings reaching ₹8.36 trillion as of June 30, up from ₹7.71 trillion the
previous year. This marks a significant growth from ₹6.73 trillion in June 2020.
The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by which group of countries?
(a) G7
(b) ASEAN
(c) BRICS
(d) NAFTA
The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by which group of countries?
(a) G7
(b) ASEAN
(c) BRICS
(d) NAFTA
Which segment of bank credit is expected to remain the primary growth driver
in FY24?
Crisil predicts that retail credit, which constitutes 28% of total credit, is expected to remain the
primary growth driver in FY24, with growth expected to be in the range of 19-20%, consistent
with the previous years.