Kris Gopala Krishnan

Question. __ has announced the setting up of an Innovation Hub under the chairmanship of Kris Gopala Krishnan.
(A) SBI
(B) RBI
(C) NABARD
(D) None of these
Answer – ( b )
Explanation-

  • Why in news – Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced the setting up of an Innovation Hub under the chairmanship of Kris Gopala Krishnan.
  • About – The RBI set up the hub to promote, support and hand-hold cross thinking.
  • The hub will aim to increase the use of innovative technologies across the finance sectors.
  • The hub acts as a Centre for incubation and ideation of new capabilities that can be leveraged to create innovative financial services and products.
  • The hub will aid in achieving the following objectives :-
  • Efficient Banking services.
  • Deepen Financial Inclusion.
  • Strengthen consumer protection.
  • Business Continuity in times of emergency
  • Also remember :-
  • The Committee was formed by the Ministry of Information Technology in September 2019. It submitted a report on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework in July 2020.

By:Arpit Mishra

Link:

https://bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/fintech/kris-gopalakrishnan-appointed-first-chairperson-of-reserve-bank-innovation-hub/79261673

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/kris-gopalakrishnan-appointed-first-chairperson-of-reserve-bank-innovation-hub/article33114833.ece