{"id":175667,"date":"2026-03-29T13:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T08:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=175667"},"modified":"2026-03-29T13:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T08:29:11","slug":"29-march-2026-best-banking-current-affairs-mcqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/29-march-2026-best-banking-current-affairs-mcqs\/","title":{"rendered":"29 March 2026 Best Banking Current Affairs MCQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2705 Important MCQ Recent on 29 March 2026<\/em> Best Banking Current Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Which institution issued revised prudential norms for dividend payouts by commercial banks effective from FY27<\/em> ?
A) SEBI
B) Finance Ministry
C) RBI
D) NABARD
\u2705 Answer: C) RBI
Explanation: <\/strong>RBI dividend norms: Banks can pay up to 75% of profits as payout from FY27 The Reserve Bank of India has capped the maximum dividend payout by banks at 75% of profit after tax (PAT), with the new prudential norms set to take effect from the financial year 2026-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29 March 2026 Best Banking Current Affairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2\ufe0f\u20e3 The NBFC\u2013Miscellaneous Amendment Directions, 2026 were issued by RBI to support which organisation as the Umbrella Organisation (UO)?<\/em>
A) SIDBI
B) NABARD
C) NUCFDC
D) EXIM Bank
\u2705 Answer: C) NUCFDC
Explanation: <\/strong>RBI’s NBFC\u2013Miscellaneous Amendment Directions, 2026, designated\u00a0National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Ltd (NUCFDC)<\/strong>\u00a0as Umbrella Organisation (UO) for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\ufe0f\u20e3 Till which date will the special provisions under NBFC\u2013Miscellaneous Amendment Directions, 2026 remain effective<\/em> ?
A) 31 March 2027
B) 31 March 2028
C) 31 March 2029
D) 31 March 2030
\u2705 Answer: C) 31 March 2029
Explanation: <\/strong>The Directions shall remain in force until\u00a0March 31, 2029<\/strong>, unless modified, withdrawn, or extended earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\ufe0f\u20e3 How much worth of Government Securities did RBI purchase through Open Market Operations (OMO) to increase liquidity?<\/em>
A) \u20b925,000 crore
B) \u20b940,000 crore
C) \u20b950,000 crore
D) \u20b975,000 crore
\u2705 Answer: C) \u20b950,000 crore
Explanation: <\/strong>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced\u00a0OMO purchases of \u20b91 lakh crore (1 trillion) in two tranches of \u20b950,000 crore each in March 2026 to inject durable liquidity into the banking system, specifically targeting tightening conditions from advance tax payments. This follows previous significant purchases, including\u00a0\u20b92 lakh crore\u00a0in late 2025\/early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\ufe0f\u20e3 RBI proposed a compensation framework for fraudulent digital banking transactions up to what amount?<\/em>
A) \u20b910,000
B) \u20b925,000
C) \u20b950,000
D) \u20b91,00,000
\u2705 Answer: C) \u20b950,000
Explanation: <\/strong>The RBI has proposed a draft compensation framework for small-value fraudulent digital banking transactions, offering to reimburse victims up to\u00a0\u20b925,000<\/strong>. This compensation applies to total reported losses of up to\u00a0\u20b950,000<\/strong>, with a maximum of 85% of the net loss or \u20b925,000 (whichever is lower) for a single, one-time lifetime claim per customer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\ufe0f\u20e3 RBI approved SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to what percentage stake in Bandhan Bank?<\/em>
A) 5%
B) 7.5%
C) 9.99%
D) 12%
\u2705 Answer: C) 9.99%
Explanation: <\/strong>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved\u00a0SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to\u00a09.99%<\/strong>\u00a0of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in Bandhan Bank. The approval was communicated in February 2026 and is valid for one year, requiring compliance with RBI regulations and the Banking Regulation Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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