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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Bank Opens All Women Branch in Chennai?
A
RBL Bank
B
Dena Bank
C
Canara Bank
D
Vijaya Bank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -HDFC Bank inaugurated an all-women branch in Kozhikode, north Kerala. Mayor of the city Corporation Beena Philip opened the branch of HDFC Bank. As of March 31, 2022, women made up 21.7% (21, 486) of the workforce, according to the bank. By 2025, the private lender wants to raise it to 25%.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s first women’s bank, Bharatiya Mahila Bank was inaugurated in Mumbai by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on the birth anniversary of Shrimati Indira Gandhi. One of the key objectives of the bank is to focus on the banking needs of women and promote economic empowerment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bank will focus on lending predominantly to women and companies that focus on women’s activities/products but there will be no restriction on deposits by men.

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