In the context of banking, the 'Net Stable Funding Ratio' under Basel III is designed to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of banking, the 'Net Stable Funding Ratio' under Basel III is designed to:
A. Set the repo rate
B. Determine capital adequacy only
C. Measure only short-term liquidity over 30 days
D. Ensure that banks maintain a stable funding profile over a one-year horizon
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) requires banks to maintain a stable funding profile in relation to their on- and off-balance-sheet activities over a one-year time horizon.

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Question #1
The World Trade Organization came into existence in which year?
A. 1995
B. 1944
C. 1947
D. 2001

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The WTO was established in 1995, replacing GATT.

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Question #2
In the context of global digital governance, the 'Digital Services Act' of the European Union focuses on:
A. Harmonised rules for intermediary services regarding content moderation, transparency and accountability
B. Only data-protection rules
C. Only competition rules for gatekeepers
D. Only e-commerce contract law

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Digital Services Act establishes a horizontal framework of due-diligence, transparency and accountability obligations for digital intermediary services, including online platforms, with respect to illegal content and systemic risks.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Buffer-Stock' theory of money demand?
A. Individuals hold money as a buffer against unforeseen fluctuations in income and expenditure
B. Only the transactions motive matters and uncertainty is irrelevant
C. Money demand is independent of uncertainty
D. Money is held only for speculative purposes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Buffer-stock models emphasise that money balances serve as a short-run shock absorber, allowing agents to smooth consumption in the face of transitory income or expenditure shocks.

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