CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Cabinet has also approved a scheme for interest subvention of how much percent for a period of 12 months to all Shishu loan accounts under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to eligible borrowers?
A
4%
B
3%
C
2%
D
1%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2% Interest Subvention approved on prompt repayment of Shishu Loans under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana for a period of 12 months.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benefits. An interst subvention of 2% for a period of 12 months, to all Shishu loan accounts under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) to all eligible borrowers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The finance ministry on Tuesday said non-performing assets (NPAs) relating to Mudra loans stood at just 3.17% of the credit disbursed as of March 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is a Government of India scheme, which enables a small borrower to borrow from banks, MFIs, NBFCs for loans upto 10 lakh for non farm income generating activities. Generally, loans upto ‘ 10 lakh issued by banks under Micro Small Enterprises is given without collaterals.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shishu: The Shishu scheme offers loans limited up to Rs. 50, 000. The maximum tenure to pay off the loan is 5 years in this case. It is usually offered to borrowers who are about to start their new ventures and are at an early stage of business setups.

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