Digital Banking

11. As per the Reserve Bank of India guidelines all non-individual borrowers enjoying aggregate exposure of ₹5crore and above from banks and financial institutions (FIs) shall be required to obtain LEI codes. LEI consists of how many digit unique code to identify parties to financial transactions worldwide?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
4. 20
5. 22

Option “4” is correct.
As per the RBI guidelines on Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for Borrowers
· The guidelines on LEI has been extended to Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
· It is further advised that non-individual borrowers enjoying aggregate exposure of ₹5crore and above from banks and financial institutions (FIs) shall be required to obtain LEI codes.
· The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) code is conceived as a key measure to improve the quality and accuracy of financial data systems for better risk management post the Global Financial Crisis.
· LEI is a 20-digit unique code to identify parties to financial transactions worldwide.
12. Recently, HDFC Bank has launched ‘Xpress Car Loans’, which is an end-to-end digital new car loan journey for existing customers as well as non-customers. It expects about 20% to 30%of customers to avail of the facility for loans up to ₹20lakh. This facility is offered in how many minutes?

1. 10-minute
2. 15-minute
3. 20-minute
4. 30-minute
5. 40-minute

Option “4” is correct.
· HDFC Bank, a private sector lender, has introduced 30-minute ‘Xpress Car Loans’, an end-to-end digital new car loan solution for both existing and non-customers.
· As it has integrated its lending application with vehicle dealers across India, it anticipates 20%–30% of clients to use this loan facility of up to Rs. 20 lakhs.
· Currently, the facility is only available for four-wheelers, and it will be gradually extended to include two-wheeler loans.
About HDFC Bank-
· MD & CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
· Establishment: 1994
· Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
· Tagline: We Understand Your World.
13. Recently, Indian Bank, a public sector bank, has introduced its digital broking solution –__________, as a strategic move toward comprehensive digitalisation of its customer products. It an instant and paperless demat & trading account opening service.

1. E-Demat
2. IND-Broking
3. IND- Demat
4. E-Trade
5. E-Broking

Option “5” is correct.
· Indian Bank, a public sector bank, has introduced its digital broking solution – ‘E- Broking’, as a strategic move toward comprehensive digitalisation of its customer products.
· E-Broking, an instant and paperless demat & trading account opening service, is now available through the bank’s mobile banking app, IndOASIS.
· The product was introduced in collaboration with Fisdom, the bank’s financial technology partner.
· The E-Broking initiative will assist the bank in increasing its CASA (Current Account Savings Account).
· This initiative also enables the customers to invest in the ongoing Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) effectively.
About Indian Bank-
· MD & CEO: Shanti Lal Jain
· Establishment: August 15, 1907
· Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
· Tagline: Taking Banking Technology to The Common Man.
14. Canara Bank has launched ‘skill loans’ in association with the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), Kerala, the government company under the Higher Education Department. Under this facility, the loan is ranges from-

1. Rs 2,000 to Rs 1 lakh
2. Rs 5,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh
3. Rs 5,000 to Rs 2 lakh
4. Rs 10,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh
5. Rs 10,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh

Option “2” is correct.
· Canara Bank has launched ‘skill loans’ in association with the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), Kerala, the government company under the Higher Education Department.
· Under this facility, the loan is ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh.
· Collateral free loans will be provided to students and have a repayment period of three to seven years.
· Students can also avail themselves of a moratorium on repayment for the duration of the course and for an additional 6 months.
About Canara Bank-
· Establishment: 1 July 1906
· Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka
· CEO & MD: Lingam Venkat Prabhakar
· Tagline: Together we can.
15. Recently, the public sector bank, Indian Bank has presented a pre-approved personal loan product under Project WAVE. Expand the term “E” from WAVE-

1. Expertise
2. Exposure
3. Experience
4. Experiment
5. Electronic

Option “3” is correct.
· The public sector bank, The Indian Bank has presented a pre-approved personal loan product under Project WAVE.
· The Chennai-based bank announced the World of Advance Virtual Experience (WAVE) digital transformation project in January 2022 to introduce its first digital product, the Pre-Approved Personal Loan (PAPL), which intends to give consumers with rapid loan disbursements.
· Indian Bank is giving the loan at the finest conditions available in the domestic market, with the option to choose loan tenure from 24 to 48 months and the ability to close the loan before time without penalty.
About Indian Bank-
· MD & CEO: Shanti Lal Jain
· Establishment: August 15, 1907
· Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
· Tagline: Taking Banking Technology to The Common Man.
16. Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a new feature on its mobile banking platform for senior citizens. It is a unique digital banking platform that has been designed to provide its senior customers with a simple, smooth and secure mobile banking experience. What is the name of this feature?

1. bob World for Elderly
2. bob World for smooth functioning
3. bob World Gold
4. bob Platform
5. bob World Platinum

Option “3” is correct.
· Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched ‘bob World Gold’, a new feature on its mobile banking platform for senior citizens.
· The new feature on the Bank’s ‘bob World’ mobile banking platform has easy navigation, large fonts, sufficient spacing and clear menus with added features like ready-to-assist voice based search service, according to the public sector bank’s statement.
About Bank of Baroda
· Founded: 20 July 1908
· Headquarters: Vadodara, Gujarat
· Managing Director & CEO: Sanjiv Chadha
· Tagline: India’s International Bank
· Amalgamated Banks: Dena Bank & Vijaya Bank in 2019.
17. Recently, Crypto lender Nexo has teamed up with global payments company Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card. The card requires no minimum repayments, monthly, or inactivity fees. There are no FX fees for up to ________ euros per month.

1. 10,000 euros
2. 20,000 euros
3. 30,000 euros
4. 25,000 euros
5. 15,000 euros

Option “2” is correct.
· London-based Cryptocurrency lender, Nexo has joined hands with global payments company Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card.
· The card requires no minimum repayments, monthly, or inactivity fees.
· There are no FX fees for up to 20,000 euros per month.
· Interest remains at 0% for customers who maintain a loan-to-value ratio of 20% or below.
About Mastercard-
· Founded: 16 December 1966, United States
· Headquarters: Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States
· CEO: Michael Miebach
· Executive Chairman: Ajay Banga
18. Which bank has implemented the Positive Pay System (PPS) being compulsory for cheque payments worth Rs 10 lakh and above?

1. State Bank of India
2. Bank of Baroda
3. Union Bank of India
4. Canara Bank
5. Punjab National Bank

Option “5” is correct.
· Public sector lender Punjab National Bank has implemented the Positive Pay System (PPS) being compulsory for cheque payments worth Rs 10 lakh and above.
· As per the Positive Pay System (PPS) developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a customer issuing the high-value cheque has to reconfirm some essential details.
· The details are then cross-checked while presenting the cheque in clearing before payment.
· Positive Pay System will be available for all account holders issuing cheques for amounts of Rs 50000 and above.
· Availing of this facility will be at the discretion of the account holder.
About Punjab National Bank-
· Founded: 1894
· Headquarters: New Delhi
· MD & CEO: Atul Kumar Goel
· Tagline: The Name You Can Bank Upon.
19. The Union Bank of India has launched its super-app named UnionNXT and digital transformation project_________, with an investment outlay of around Rs 1,000 crore for the current financial year 2022-23 (FY23).

1. PRAKRIT
2. DIGITISATION
3. PRABHAV
4. PRATHAM
5. SAMBHAV

Option “5” is correct.
· Union Bank of India has launched its super-app named UnionNXT and digital transformation project SAMBHAV, with an investment outlay of around Rs 1,000 crore for the current financial year 2022-23 (FY23).
· The public sector lender expects recovery from the spending in two years and aims to have 50 per cent of business originating on the digital platform by 2025.
About Union Bank of India-
· Headquarters: Mumbai
· CEO: Rajkiran Rai G.
· Founded: 11 November 1919
20. Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) has launched _________, a new enterprise platform designed specifically for Business Banking and Corporate clients. Customers of the bank can utilise the portal to conduct all trade and service transactions.

1. Kotak KYN
2. Kotak FYN
3. Kotak TYN
4. Kotak SYN
5. None of the above

Option “2” is correct.
· Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) has launched Kotak FYN, a new enterprise platform designed specifically for Business Banking and Corporate clients.
· Customers of the bank can utilise the portal to conduct all trade and service transactions.
· Kodak FYM is a digital corporate portal that serves as a one-stop shop.
· The backbone of rising digital trade will be FYN’s end-to-end digital architecture, better efficiency, speed, and enhanced security protocols.