Correct option is A
Correct Option: 1. (D), (A), (C), (E), (B).
Explanation:
Chronological order:
- (D) 364-day treasury bill introduced: The 364-day treasury bill was introduced in India in April 1992.
- (A) IRDA Act passed in Parliament: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Act was passed in 1999.
- (C) Global Trust Bank merged with UTI Bank: The proposed merger of Global Trust Bank with UTI Bank was announced in early 2001 but failed to materialize.
- (E) Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act Passed: The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act was passed in 2003.
- (B) Concept of financial inclusion introduced in Banking sector: The concept of financial inclusion received a major push in India starting in 2005, when the Reserve Bank of India emphasized its importance in its annual policy statement.