BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
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General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC)
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL)
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Detailed explanation-1: -1500 crore. The initial paid-up capital was Rs. 200 crores, which was subscribed by the promoting companies, General Insurance Corporation of India GIC (35%), NABARD (30%) and the four public-sector general insurance companies (8.75%) each, viz., National Insurance Co. Ltd., Oriental Insurance Co.
Detailed explanation-2: -Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) was incorporated under the Indian Companies Act on 20th December 2002 with an authorised share capital of INR 15 billion and paid up capital of INR 2 billion.
Detailed explanation-3: -1. To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases. 2. To encourage the farmers to adopt progressive farming practices, high value inputs and higher technology in Agriculture.