Banking & Finance MCQs

Under various RBI frameworks for resolution of stressed assets in MSMEs, including the one-time restructuring schemes, the aggregate exposure limit for an MSME borrower to be eligible for resolution without an asset classification downgrade has typically been ₹25 crore.

The RBI's Regulatory Framework for Digital Lending mandates that Lending Service Providers (LSPs) engaged by Regulated Entities (REs) must conduct annual external IT audits and submit the reports to the respective REs.

A core objective of RBI's digital lending framework, including its cybersecurity aspects, is to protect customer data, ensure privacy, and implement robust security measures to prevent data breaches and misuse.

RBI's Regulatory Framework for Digital Lending (August 2022) mandates that all data collected by Regulated Entities (REs) and Lending Service Providers (LSPs) must be stored in servers located within India.

AI and ML algorithms are extensively used in digital lending to analyze vast amounts of data for more accurate credit risk assessment, identify fraudulent activities, and personalize loan offerings, thereby improving the quality and safety of lending.

Aadhaar-based e-KYC (Know Your Customer) allows for instant, paperless, and presence-less verification of identity, which is crucial for the rapid onboarding of customers on digital lending platforms.

Digital lending platforms streamline the loan application and approval process, leading to increased accessibility for a wider customer base and significantly faster loan disbursement compared to traditional methods.

A 'hawkish' stance by the RBI indicates a primary concern with inflation. To control inflation, the RBI typically raises interest rates, making borrowing more expensive and reducing money supply in the economy.

The Repo Rate is a key monetary policy tool used by the RBI. It is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks against government securities, thereby influencing liquidity and short-term interest rates.

The primary objective of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is to maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth. This is mandated by the RBI Act, 1934.