Current Affairs - Banking

Exercise : Banking - Latest Current Affairs
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186.
What is the new name of Bank of Baroda's card subsidiary, formerly known as 'BOB Financial Solutions Limited'?
Baroda Cards
Financial Reimagined Limited
BOBCARD Limited
Baroda Financial Solutions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda's card subsidiary, 'BOB Financial Solutions Limited,' has been rebranded as 'BOBCARD Limited' with the tagline "Credit Reimagined," reflecting a strategic move to revolutionize credit experiences.

187.
Which bank recently raised Rs 5,000 crore through the issuance of 10-year infrastructure bonds?
State Bank of India
ICICI Bank
Punjab National Bank
Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda successfully raised Rs 5,000 crore through the issuance of 10-year infrastructure bonds, receiving a robust response with 128 bids totalling Rs 14,950 crore against the targeted issue size of Rs 5,000 crore.

188.
In a recent development, which bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to acquire up to 9.99% aggregate holding?
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
State Bank of India
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Life Insurance Corporation of India's acquisition of up to 9.99% stake in HDFC Bank, the nation's largest private sector bank. The approval, subject to various conditions, mandates LIC to complete the major shareholding purchase by January 24, 2025.

189.
Which small finance bank received Competition Commission of India (CCI) approval for its merger with AU Small Finance Bank?
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Fincare Small Finance Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank received CCI approval for its merger with Fincare Small Finance Bank, a significant step announced on October 30, 2023, with the merger set to be effective from February 1, 2024, pending RBI approval.

190.
Which bank recently achieved the milestone of issuing 20 million active credit cards in India?
ICICI Bank
State Bank of India
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, became the country's first lender to issue an impressive 20 million active credit cards, dominating a quarter of the overall card market. This milestone was achieved on January 16, marking a significant achievement for the bank.