Question 1
Which statement about the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is INCORRECT?
NaBFID is a specialized DFI established to support long-term infrastructure projects. Unlike commercial banks, DFIs generally do not accept demand deposits (Savings/Current accounts) from the public; they raise funds through bonds, government grants, and multilateral institutions.
Question 2
SIDBI acts as the principal financial institution for the promotion and development of:
SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) acts as the apex regulatory and financing body for the MSME sector in India.
Question 3
Which DFI provides "Buyer’s Credit" to foreign governments and agencies to enable them to import goods from India?
Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) extends Lines of Credit (LOC) and Buyer's Credit to overseas entities to promote Indian exports.
Question 4
The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) is managed by:
RIDF was set up in NABARD. Banks that fail to meet their Priority Sector Lending targets contribute to this fund, which NABARD uses to finance rural infrastructure projects by state governments.
Question 5
The National Housing Bank (NHB) is fully owned by:
NHB was originally a subsidiary of RBI. However, the Government of India acquired the entire stake of RBI in NHB in 2019, making it a 100% govt-owned entity.
Question 6
Under Priority Sector Lending norms, what is the specific target for "Weaker Sections" for Domestic Commercial Banks?
The target for Advances to Weaker Sections (which includes small and marginal farmers, SC/ST, beneficiaries of govt schemes) has been increased to 12% of ANBC (Adjusted Net Bank Credit).
Question 7
Which portal operated by SIDBI acts as a platform for facilitating the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs?
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL) is a joint venture promoted by SIDBI and NSE to operate the TReDS platform.
Question 8
NaBFID can raise funds in the form of loans or otherwise from:
Being a DFI for infrastructure, NaBFID has diverse funding sources, including government grants, loans from RBI/banks, and borrowings from international multilateral institutions.