GK Question

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Which RBI guideline mandates that digital lending apps must be operated only by regulated entities?

  1. Digital Payments Guidelines
  2. Digital Lending Guidelines 2022
  3. NBFC Framework
  4. P2P Lending Rules

Answer: Digital Lending Guidelines 2022

RBI's Digital Lending Guidelines (2022) require: lending only by regulated entities (banks/NBFCs), direct fund flow between lender and borrower (no third-party pools), standardized key fact statements, cooling-off period, and grievance redressal. Aims to protect consumers from predatory apps, data misuse, and unfair recovery practices.

Topic Fintech Innovations
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC