ATM Network Linking Organization
Question
Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
Options
Indian Banks' Association
National Securities Depository Limited
National Payments Corporation of India
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is the organization that links all ATMs in India through the National Financial Switch (NFS). NPCI is a private limited company established by RBI and IDRBT to facilitate electronic payments in India. The Indian Banks' Association is a representative body; NSDL deals with securities; while RBI is the central bank that oversees the system but does not directly operate the ATM network. NPCI operates the unified payment systems including ATM networks, UPI, AADHAR payments, and other retail payment services. > NPCI: The backbone of India's ATM network and digital payment infrastructure. Answer: c
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q15
Subject
Economy
Sub-topic
Banking and Financial Systems
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Current Affairs - Banking and Payment Systems
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