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What is the full form of ‘FSDC’ which is used in financial sectors?
A
Financial Security and Development Council
B
Financial Stability and Development Council
C
Fiscal Security and Development Council
D
Fiscal Stability and Development Council
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Without prejudice to the autonomy of regulators, the Council monitors macro prudential supervision of the economy, including functioning of large financial conglomerates, and addresses inter-regulatory coordination and financial sector development issues.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is chaired by the Finance Minister and its members include the heads of all Financial Sector Regulators (RBI, SEBI, PFRDA & IRDA), Finance Secretary, Secretary of Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Secretary of Department of Financial Services (DFS), and Chief Economic Adviser.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was constituted in December, 2010. The FSDC was set up to strengthen and institutionalise the mechanism for maintaining financial stability, enhancing inter-regulatory coordination and promoting financial sector development.

Detailed explanation-4: -: Mumbai, September 15, 2022 The 26th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was chaired by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Mumbai today.

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