Page-2 of Archives: March, 2016
GK & Current Affairs – March 28, 29, 2016
1. ‘Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve’ is located in which country? [A]Nepal [B]Bhutan [C]Myanmar [D]Sri Lanka Answer: NepalNotes: The Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in the Terai of...Rupee Trade Scheme
The Rupee Trade Scheme refers to a policy framework that enables international trade transactions to be invoiced, settled, and paid in Indian Rupees instead of foreign currencies. In...Rupee Trade Suspension
Rupee trade suspension refers to the temporary or indefinite halt of trade settlement mechanisms that allow international transactions to be invoiced and settled in Indian Rupees. In the...Rupee Volatility
Rupee volatility refers to fluctuations in the value of the Indian Rupee against foreign currencies, particularly major international currencies such as the US dollar. In the context of...Rupee Volatility Management
Rupee volatility management refers to the set of policies, institutional mechanisms, and market-based tools used to regulate and moderate fluctuations in the value of the Indian Rupee against...Rural / Social Sector Obligations
Rural and Social Sector Obligations refer to the mandated responsibilities placed on banks and financial institutions to extend credit and financial services to underserved and priority segments of...Rural Bank Branch Expansion
Rural bank branch expansion refers to the systematic increase in the number and geographical spread of banking outlets in rural and semi-urban areas of India. In the context...Rural Branch Mandate
The Rural Branch Mandate refers to the regulatory requirement imposed on banks to expand their physical presence in rural and semi-urban areas as a condition for broader branch...Rural Credit Cooperatives
Rural Credit Cooperatives are member-owned financial institutions established to provide affordable and timely credit to rural households, particularly farmers, agricultural labourers, artisans, and small entrepreneurs. In the context...Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) is a dedicated financing mechanism established to accelerate the creation of rural infrastructure in India. In the context of banking, finance, and...RWA Optimisation
Risk-Weighted Asset (RWA) optimisation refers to the strategic management of banks’ asset portfolios to minimise regulatory capital requirements while maintaining prudent risk standards and supporting credit growth. In...
