Q1 · UPPSC current affairs · 17 October 2026 · News · RBI Forex Swap Mechanism and Bank Liquidity

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Consider the following statements regarding the RBI's Forex Swap Mechanism:1.Forex swaps inject rupee liquidity into the banking system while absorbing foreign currency.2.A forex swap is an agreement to exchange one currency for another with a fixed commitment to swap back at a future date.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 2 only
B Both 1 and 2
C 1 only
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements accurately describe the mechanism. Forex swaps inject rupee liquidity into domestic banks while absorbing foreign currency, and they involve exchanging currencies with a commitment to reverse the transaction at a future date.

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