Microfinance is a _______ service.

[SSC GD 2022]

___________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.

[SSC CGL 2024]

Which of these institutions started microfinance activity in India on a pilot basis in 1992?

[RRC GROUP D]

Which of the following depict the characteristics of the Reserve Bank of India?
A. It issues the currency of the country.
B. It controls money supply of the country through various methods.
C. It acts as a banker to the government.
D. It accepts deposits from the public and lends out part of these funds to those who want to borrow.

[RRC GROUP D]

The microfinance movement in India was formally launched on a pilot basis by the _______________in __________.

[SSC CHSL 2021]

Women SHG member appointed as a banking agent is called _____________ .

[SSC CHSL 2023]

Which of the following banks is in charge of India’s banking and monetary system ?

[SSC CPO 2024]

Which of the following statements is true about Micro Finance institutions?

[SSC MTS 2024]

All banks which are included in the ________Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 are Scheduled Banks.

[SSC GD 2022]

In which year was the AU Small Finance Bank founded?

[RRC GROUP D]

What is the primary aim of Regional Rural Banks in India?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

Which one of the following is the largest commercial bank in India?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

Who is the regulator of Micro Finance Institutions in India?

[SSC CGL 2023]

Where is the headquarters of Bandhan Financial Services Ltd, which offers micro financial services?

[RRC GROUP D]

What is the main role of the Reserve Bank of India?

[RRC GROUP D]

Choose the correct option in the context of given sentences.
Assertion : Self-help groups (SHGs) have emerged as an effective model for microfinance in India.
Reason : SHGs are able to pool resources and negotiate better loan terms with microfinance institutions.

[SSC CHSL 2023]

In India, Microfinance activities gained prominence in the early __________.

[SSC GD 2022]

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was created in _______ for rural poverty reduction in developing countries.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

What are the three components of the empowerment model in SAPAP of SHGs?

[SSC MTS 2024]

Microfinance in India is a form of financial service that provides small loans and other financial services to poor and low-income households for ________.

[RRC GROUP D]

Which of the following is a common financial service provided by Micro Finance Institutions?

[SSC MTS 2023]

Which of the following is a key objective of Micro Finance Institutions in India ?

[SSC MTS 2023]

What is a dimension related to the sustainability of microfinance institutions in India?

[SSC MTS 2023]

Which of the following is an advantage of microfinance institutions in India?

[SSC MTS 2023]

All of the following reasons can be attributed to the lack of access to credit for the poor EXCEPT:

[SSC CHSL 2023]

Identify the primary characteristic of the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) model of SHGs regarding its focus on membership from the following.

[SSC MTS 2024]

In the context of microfinance in India, the concept of SHG-BLP is used. What does L stand for in SHG-BLP?

[SSC MTS 2024]

Which of the following is a difference between self-help groups (SHGs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India?

[SSC CGL 2024]

Microfinance institution provides financial services to_____________ individuals.

[SSC GD 2022]

In the context of microfinance, what does ‘S’ stand for in SHG?

[SSC MTS 2024]

A microfinance loan is defined as a collateral-free loan given to a household having annual household income up to Rs. ______.

[SSC GD 2022]

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

On 25 August 1925, the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance ___________ the establishment of the Central Bank of India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

On 25 August 1925, the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance ___________ the establishment of the Central Bank of India. (Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2023)

Which of the following banks is in charge of India’s banking and monetary system?

Which of the following companies is not a Credit Rating Agency (CRA)?

What does M stand for in MUDRA yojana?

............. has set up a five year plan with the support of financial inclusion advisory committee to formulate national strategy for financial inclusion.

A microfinance loan is a loan which is ______ -free.

When did the Reserve Bank of India introduce a new category of Nonbank Financial Companies (NBFCs) called Nonbank Financial Company – Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) with specific regulations for the micro-credit sector, focusing on customer protection?

Which brand has recently regained the top spot in the Kantar BrandZ India rankings for 2025?

In the context of microfinance in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

When was the Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as India’s first SelfRegulatory Organisation (SRO) for the Nonbank Financial Company – Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs)?

Women SHG member appointed as a banking agent is called__________

Which digital payments company has recently partnered with OpenAI to integrate its wallet into ChatGPT?

Which of the following is an independent financial institution established in 1990 under an Act of the Indian Parliament, to assist in the growth and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector?

Match the following Acts with their years:

(a) Government Securities Act  (d) 1976

(b) Regional Rural Banks Act.   (e) 2006

(c) Negotiable Instruments Act   (f) 1881

Women SHG member appointed as a banking agent is called__________

Which of the following microfinance institutions was established in India at the time of independence?

In 2014, Bandhan Financial Services, microlender with Headquarters at ______, was granted in-principal approval by RBI to start a universal bank.

Match the following organizations with their headquarters:

List I (Organization)
A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
D) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
E) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

List II (Headquarters)

1. Mumbai

2. Bengaluru

3. New Delhi