CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarifies that linking bank accounts to Aadhaar is mandatory under which of the following act?
A
Government Securities Act
B
SARFAESI Act
C
Banking Regulation Act
D
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Reserve Bank clarifies that, in applicable cases, linkage of Aadhaar number to bank account is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 published in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2017.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aadhar is mandatory for opening savings bank accounts. You can apply for a savings account online at Paisabazaar. Aadhar is mandatory for mobile and internet connections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Section 36 mentions the powers of RBI. The Reserve Bank may prohibit banking companies from entering into a particular transaction and can advise the banking company. It can also assist the banking company by granting loans or advances under Section 18.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disabled children in the age group of 6 to 14 years mandatorily require Aadhaar Card to avail benefits under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. The Aadhaar Card is compulsory for those seeking e-panchayat training benefits and for all students who want to receive scholarship at the college level.

Detailed explanation-5: -In its 2018 Verdict, the Supreme Court had ruled that the move of mandatory linking of Aadhaar with bank account does not satisfy the test of proportionality.

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