New Enroll in RBI Grade B New Batch - Starts on May 21

    Question

    What is the marginal standing facility rate in RBI's

    first monetary policy statement of 2022-23?
    A 4.10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4.15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4.20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4.25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • RBI's first monetary policy statement of 2022-23 unveiled by Governor Shaktikanta Das. • Policy repo rate unchanged at 4%; marginal standing facility rate & bank rate too remain unchanged at 4.25 pc. • Monetary stance to be accommodative with focus on withdrawal of accommodation to keep inflation within target. • GDP growth projection for FY'23 slashed to 7.2 % from 7.8 %; growth projections based on assumption of crude oil (Indian basket) price at USD 100 a barrel during FY'23. • Inflation forecast hiked to 5.7 pc for FY'23 from 4.5 pc. • Gradual withdrawal of Rs 8.5 lakh crore liquidity overhang to be undertaken over several years. • Rationalised housing loans norms extended till March 31, 2023. • RBI will come out with a discussion paper on climate risk and sustainable finance. • Card-less cash withdrawal facility to be extended to all banks and ATM networks using the UPI.

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