IIBF CERTIFICATION 2025 DAILY UPDATES
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KYC/AML, Debt Recovery Agent, Prevention of Cyber Crime and Fraud Management, MSME, Digital Banking, certified Credit Professional.
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KYC/AML Q. Money mules are often unaware of the illicit purpose behind their involvement in transactions.
Anonymous Poll
91%
TRUE
9%
FALSE
DRA Q. NBFCs often provide EMI-based repayment plans for retail loans.
Anonymous Poll
95%
TRUE
5%
FALSE
CCP Q. The traditional method of working capital assessment is suitable for very small units only.
Anonymous Poll
70%
TRUE
30%
FALSE
TIRM Q. Loan disbursement must be delayed until the NBFC completes internal audits.
Anonymous Poll
59%
TRUE
41%
FALSE
GDP Growth & Projections โ€“ India (Latest)

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India remains the fastest-growing major economy globally.
๐Ÿ“ˆ Real GDP growth (FY 2025โ€“26) estimated at 7.2%โ€“7.6%.
๐Ÿ”ฎ FY 2026โ€“27 growth expected to moderate to 6.7%โ€“6.9% due to base effects and global slowdown.

Key Growth Drivers ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ  Strong domestic demand supported by rising incomes and stable consumption.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ High government capital expenditure on infrastructure acting as a growth multiplier.

๐Ÿญ Manufacturing revival aided by PLI schemes.

๐Ÿ’ป Services sector strength (IT, finance, tourism, transport) as the largest GDP contributor.

๐Ÿฆ Improved banking health with lower NPAs supporting private investment revival.

Economic Structure Highlights ๐Ÿงฉ
๐Ÿ”ง Services dominate GDP contribution.
๐ŸŒพ Agriculture remains critical for employment and rural stability.
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Industry shows gradual recovery.

Global Position ๐ŸŒ
๐Ÿ“Š Indiaโ€™s growth far exceeds advanced economies (<2% growth).
๐ŸŒ Major contributor to incremental global GDP growth.

Key Risks โš ๏ธ
๐ŸŒ Geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Crude oil and commodity price volatility.
๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Climate risks impacting agriculture.

Policy Angle ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
โœ…
High growth supports fiscal consolidation and employment generation.
๐ŸŽฏ Sustainability depends on inflation staying within RBI target of 4% ยฑ2%.
ITF Q. WTO members must follow national treatment after goods enter their market.
Anonymous Poll
88%
TRUE
13%
FALSE
KYC/AML Q. The Council of Europe was one of the earliest bodies to recognize the banking systems preventive role in money laundering.
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100%
TRUE
0%
FALSE
๐ŸŽฏโœ… PMJJBY Part 2 โ€“ One Video, Full Clarity
โœ”๏ธ โ‚น2 lakh death benefit
โœ”๏ธ Low-cost social security scheme
โœ”๏ธ Exam-ready explanation
โ–ถ๏ธ https://youtube.com/shorts/hBy9qADMGn4
KYC/AML Q. KYC failures typically result only in small fines and seldom affect the reputation of banks.
Anonymous Poll
73%
TRUE
27%
FALSE
DRA Q. NBFCs can accept demand deposits like regular commercial banks.
Anonymous Poll
50%
TRUE
50%
FALSE
Operational & Services Updates โ€“ Indian Banking (Short Note)

๐Ÿฆ Branch & Service Model Changes
Shift to lite / digital-first branches
Focus on CASA deposits & cross-selling
Centralised back-office, minimal cash handling

๐Ÿ’ธ Charges & Fees Rationalisation
Revision in ATM, savings account & service charges

Free ATM limits:
๐Ÿง 5 transactions/month at own-bank ATMs
๐Ÿง 3 (metro) / 5 (non-metro) at other-bank ATMs
Charge beyond limit: โ‚น21 + GST per transaction

๐Ÿ’ณ Credit Card & Payment Updates
Changes in reward points, lounge access & co-branded cards
Stricter rules for EMI conversion & Minimum Amount Due
Enhanced fraud monitoring in cards & UPI

๐Ÿ“ฑ Digital Banking Authorisation

Mandatory approval for:
Internet banking
Mobile banking
USSD & API-based services

Requirements:
๐Ÿ” Strong cybersecurity
๐Ÿ“‹ Board-approved digital policy
๐Ÿ” Regular IT & IS audits

๐ŸŒพ Rural & Agri Banking Integration

Di
gital linkage of:
Land records
Aadhaar authentication
Faster processing of KCC, crop loans & MSME credit
R
educed branch visits for farmers

๐Ÿ“ž Customer Service & Grievance Redressal

Ce
ntralised complaint handling
โฑ๏ธ Time-bound resolution with complaint reference number
E
scalation through Internal Ombudsman framework

โš™๏ธ Ope
rational Efficiency

Use of:

๐Ÿค– Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
๐Ÿค– AI-based transaction monitoring
Lower operating cost & improved Turnaround Time (TAT)

๐ŸŽฏ Exam
& Practical Focus Areas
ATM li
mits & charges
Digital banking approvals
Customer service norms
Cost optimisation & digital transformation
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CCP Q. Foreign banks in India can include interest-free head office funds in CET1 capital under specific conditions.
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65%
TRUE
35%
FALSE
TIRM Q. Debentures are always secured by mortgage over company assets.
Anonymous Poll
67%
TRUE
33%
FALSE
CCP Q. In multiple banking, each bank holds security independently and performs its own credit assessment.
Anonymous Poll
77%
TRUE
23%
FALSE
COMPLIANCE Q. Informal financial systems are characterized by low transaction costs and high regulatory oversight.
Anonymous Poll
82%
TRUE
18%
FALSE
RBI Liquidity Injection via Open Market Operations (OMO) โ€“ Key Update

๐Ÿฆ Reserve Bank of India announced โ‚น1 trillion (โ‚น1,00,000 crore) liquidity infusion through Open Market Operations (OMO).

๐Ÿ“… Conducted in two tranches of โ‚น500 billion each during late Janโ€“early Feb 2026, advanced from the earlier schedule.

๐ŸŽฏ Objective
๐Ÿ’ง Inject durable liquidity into the banking system
๐Ÿ“‰ Control rising government bond yields
๐Ÿ”„ Strengthen transmission of recent repo rate cuts
โš–๏ธ Maintain orderly money market conditions

๐Ÿ’ฐ Liquidity Impact
Direct increase in system liquidity
Supports repo, VRRR, and forex swap operations
๐Ÿ“Š Cumulative OMO purchases in the year exceed โ‚น5.5 trillion

๐Ÿฆ
Impact on Bank
โœ…
Higher lendable resources
๐Ÿ“‰ Lower cost of funds
๐Ÿš€ Positive push to credit growth
(Retail, MSME, Infrastructure)

๐Ÿ“ˆ Bond Market Effect
๐Ÿงฒ RBI demand supports G-Sec prices
๐Ÿ“‰ Moderation in long-term yields
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Smooth execution of government borrowing programme


๐Ÿ“š Exam Pointer
๐Ÿ”ง OMO = Quantitative Monetary Policy Tool
โž• OMO Purchase โ†’ Liquidity Injection
โž–
OMO Sale โ†’ Liquidity Absorption