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Indian Banking Structure

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What is the apex bank of India that regulates the monetary policy and banking system?

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the apex bank, established in 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934, responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance, and regulation of banks.

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What is the full form of RBI in the context of Indian banking?

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Reserve Bank of India, established in 1935.

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Under which Act was the State Bank of India constituted?

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The State Bank of India was constituted under the State Bank of India Act, 1955, taking over the Imperial Bank of India.

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In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?

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The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935.

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What distinguishes a scheduled commercial bank from a non-scheduled bank?

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A scheduled commercial bank is listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, maintains a minimum paid-up capital and reserves of Rs. 5 lakh with RBI, and is eligible for refinance facilities from RBI.

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When was the Reserve Bank of India nationalised?

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RBI was nationalised on 1st January 1949.

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What are the four tiers of the Indian banking structure?

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The four tiers are: RBI (apex/regulator), scheduled commercial banks (public sector, private sector, foreign banks, small finance banks, payments banks), cooperative banks, and regional rural banks.

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Which Act governs the functioning of the Reserve Bank of India?

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The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

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