The General Awareness section in the RBI Grade B exam is aimed at testing candidates’ knowledge about current events, general knowledge, and awareness of the banking sector and economic developments. Here are the key topics you should cover for the General Awareness section:
- Current Affairs: Stay updated with recent national and international events across various domains, including politics, economics, sports, awards, and honors. Focus on the last 6-8 months leading up to the exam.
- Economic and Financial Awareness: Understand key economic indicators, monetary and fiscal policies, banking terms and concepts, RBI functions and initiatives, budget, economic surveys, financial institutions, and recent developments in the financial sector.
- Banking and Financial Institutions: Knowledge about the structure, functions, and recent developments in Indian banking and financial institutions such as RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NABARD, SIDBI, etc.
- Government Schemes and Policies: Be familiar with major government schemes and policies related to various sectors like agriculture, education, health, employment, etc.
- Static General Knowledge: Cover topics like history, geography, Indian polity, Indian constitution, science and technology, environment, and ecology. Focus on important national and international organizations, treaties, and conventions.
- Social and Environmental Issues: Awareness about social issues, environmental issues, sustainable development goals (SDGs), initiatives, and programs related to social welfare and environmental conservation.
- Business and Industry: Understand recent trends and developments in business and industry sectors, major corporate news, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- International Events and Relations: Stay updated with major international events, bilateral and multilateral agreements, global summits, and recent developments in international relations.
- Sports: Knowledge about recent sports events, tournaments, awards, and achievements in various sports disciplines.
- Books and Authors, Awards and Honors: Be familiar with recent books, authors, awards, and honors in different fields such as literature, science, arts, and sports.
To prepare for the General Awareness section effectively, read newspapers, follow news websites, watch news channels, refer to banking awareness books, and solve previous years’ question papers and mock tests. Regular revision is essential to retain information and stay updated with current affairs.
