Which Bank clinched the prestigious Best Technology Bank of the Year Award at the 19th IBA Annual Banking Technology Conference?

Karur Vysya Bank

South Indian Bank

City Union Bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

Correct Answer : Option (B) - South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank has clinched the esteemed title of Best Technology Bank of the Year Award at the 19th IBA Annual Banking Technology Conference, Expo, & Citations.

The bank’s remarkable achievements were acknowledged with a total of six prestigious awards, including three wins, one runner-up position, and two special mentions.

Awards Ceremony Highlights

Recipient : PR Seshadri, MD & CEO of South Indian Bank
Presented by : T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Venue : Mumbai
Organizer : Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)

Significance of IBA Annual Banking Technology Conference

Purpose : Acknowledge organizations driving transformative changes through digital solutions.
Establishment : Inception in 2005.

South Indian Bank’s Achievements :

* Winner in Best Technology Bank of the Year Category
* Winner in Best Tech Talent and Organisation Category
* Winner in Best IT Risk and Management Category
* Runner-up Position in a Category
* Special Mentions in Two Categories

Published On : February 16, 2024

Category : Banking

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Who secured third place at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open in Bangkok?

Hu Zhe'an

Alex Lanier

Kidambi Srikanth

Lakshya Sen

Correct Answer : Lakshya Sen

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* This achievement highlights Lakshya’s consistent performance and resilience on the international stage despite narrowly missing out in the semifinals.

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Jasprit Bumrah

Ravindra Jadeja

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Correct Answer : Jasprit Bumrah

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Category : Sports

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What is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy for FY25 according to Deloitte?

6.5-6.8%

6.7-7.3%

7.0-7.5%

7.2-7.8%

Correct Answer : 6.5-6.8%

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Published On : December 31, 2024

Category : Indian Economy