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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 29

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

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Which of the following banks appointed Actor Pankaj Tripathi as its first brand ambassador in September 2021?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Fino Payments Bank.

  • Fino Payments Bank appointed actor Pankaj Tripathi as its brand ambassador. 
  • He has been the face of the bank's marketing campaigns since September 1, 2021.

Payments Bank:

  • Payment banks are a specialized type of bank in India designed to provide basic banking services, particularly to the unbanked and underbanked populations.
  • They focus on facilitating transactions and promoting financial inclusion.
  • But unlike traditional banks, they cannot issue loans or credit cards. 
  • The first payment bank in India was Airtel Payments Bank, launched by Bharti Airtel in January 2017.