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MONEY AND BANKING

 

Contents1. Money1.1. Money or Credit Creation Process1.2. Definition of Money1.3. Functions and Significance of Money1.4. Kinds of Money1.4.1. Currency Component1.4.2. Deposit Money Component1.5. Money Supply in India1.5.1. Measures of Money Supply1.5.2. High Powered Money1.6. Factors affecting Money Supply in India2. Banking2.1. Indian Banking System2.1.1. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)2.1.2. Cooperative Banks2.1.2.1. Types of Cooperative Banks2.1.2.2. Urban Cooperative Banks2.1.2.3. Rural Cooperative Banks2.1.3.1. Public Sector Banks2.1.3.2. Private Sector Banks2.1.3.3. Small Finance banks2.1.3.4. Payment Banks2.1.3.5. Wholesale and Long-Term Finance Bank2.1.3.6. Problems of Commercial Banks in India2.2. Indian Banks Abroad2.3. Another way of classification of banks2.4. Banks v/s Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)2.4.1. What is NBFC?2.4.2. Regulators of NBFC2.4.3. Increasing Influence and Regulatory Problems of NBFCs2.4.4. Usha Thorat Committee2.4.5. Steps Taken by RBI Regarding NBFCs2.5. Banking Reforms in India2.5.1. Narasimham Committee I (1991)2.5.2. Narasimham Committee II2.6. Issue of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)2.6.1. What are Non-Performing Assets (NPA’s)2.6.2. Categories of NPAs2.6.3. How to Reduce NPAs2.6.4. Recent Initiatives2.6.4.3. Other Measures2.7. Some Important TermsWhite Label ATMs:Bhartiya Mahila Bank:3. GS Mains Test Series Questions1. Digital currency represents a decentralized form of money that is more secure, more fungible and more functional than anything we’ve seen before. Examine.Answer:2. Examine the reasons for poor performance of public sector banks in India. Give an account of the steps taken by the government and RBI to improve their performance. Also analyse whether the risks arising from the consolidation of the Indian banking sector outweigh the potential longer-term benefits.Answer:3. The advent of differentiated banking marks the beginning of a radical overhaul of the banking structure that would address the abysmal levels of financial inclusion in India. Elaborate. What are the possible issues that could impede the functioning of these banks?Answer:4. The proposal of floating Bad Bank has its merits. However, in Indian context, making it a success poses significant challenges. Discuss.Answer:5. Comment on the problem of rising Non Performing Assets (NPAs) in India, with particular reference to public sector banks. Examine the effectiveness of the steps taken by the government in recent times to deal with this problem.Answer:6. Even though the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana is an accelerated effort towards financial inclusion, mere opening of bank accounts will not transform into financial inclusion in India. Analyse.Answer:7. MUDRA bank has been termed as a game changer for micro finance sector in the country. What are the objectives of MUDRA Bank? Is there a need of such an institution when there already are multiple schemes and institutions operating for the same purpose?Answer:4. Previous Years UPSC Mains Questions