CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many banks have been allowed to exit the PCA framework?
A
3
B
5
C
4
D
6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Of the three state-owned lenders under the RBI’s PCA framework, Indian Overseas Bank and UCO Bank were removed from the watchlist in September 2021. Central Bank of India was put under the PCA framework in June 2017 due to its high net non-performing assets (NPAs) and low Return on Assets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Central Bank was the last of the public sector lenders to come out of PCA.

Detailed explanation-3: -RBI had placed 11 state-run banks – Allahabad Bank, United Bank, Corporation Bank, IDBI Bank, Uco Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank and Bank of Maharashtra – under PCA framework after they breached the risk thresholds.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Reserve Bank of India has taken state-owned lender Central Bank of India out of prompt corrective action (PCA) restrictions, subject to certain conditions and continuous monitoring.

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