RBI Grade B Phase 1 2026 Exam: Complete GA Analysis

The General Awareness (GA) section of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam, conducted on 13 June 2026, was of moderate difficulty. The section featured a balanced mix of current affairs, banking awareness, economy, reports and indices, government schemes, and other important static GK topics. 

To prepare this analysis, I spoke with several aspirants who appeared for the exam and collected their feedback. Based on their responses, I have compiled 80 memory-based General Awareness questions.

In this article, I will share a detailed analysis of the GA section, including the topic-wise distribution of questions and important areas covered.

80 GA Questions Asked in RBI Grade B Phase 1 2026 Exam

Here are the memory-based 80 GA questions asked in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 2026 exam:

Q.1)  The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) model has become important in governance because it allows governments to deliver digital services at scale. What is the key significance of the DPI model?

[A]  It replaces all private digital platforms with government-owned platforms

[B]  It creates open, interoperable and inclusive digital systems for public service delivery

[C]  It is used only for international trade settlement

[D]  It focuses only on cybersecurity for defence networks

[E]  It removes the role of financial institutions from digital payments

Answer: B

Q.2)  Which of the following countries is a current member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

[A]  Norway

[B]  Brazil

[C]  Saudi Arabia

[D]  United States

[E]  Canada

Answer: C

Q.3) India signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in December 2025 with which country?

[A]  Oman

[B]  United Arab Emirates

[C]  Australia

[D]  Mauritius

[E]  Indonesia

Answer: A

Q.4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, one of Norway’s highest honours. What is the capital of Norway?

[A]  Stockholm

[B]  Copenhagen

[C]  Helsinki

[D]  Oslo

[E]  Reykjavik

Answer: D

Q.5) In India, Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is observed every year on which date?

[A]  1 April

[B]  1 March

[C]  31 August

[D]  2 October

[E]  1 July

Answer: E

Q.6) The International Day of Yoga is observed every year to promote the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. On which date is it celebrated?

[A]  21 March

[B]  5 June

[C]  21 June

[D]  12 August

[E]  10 December

Answer: C

Q.7)  Which Indian cricketer became the co-owner of Dublin Guardians, a team in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) ?

[A]  Virat Kohli

[B]  Rohit Sharma

[C]  Sourav Ganguly

[D]  Rahul Dravid

[E]  Yuvraj Singh

Answer: D

Q.8)  Vijay Ghat in New Delhi is the memorial associated with which Indian personality?

[A]  Lal Bahadur Shastri

[B]  Jawaharlal Nehru

[C]  Mahatma Gandhi

[D]  Indira Gandhi

[E]  Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Answer: A

Q.9) The decision of the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU) is known by which term?

[A]  Brexit

[B]  Eurozone Crisis

[C]  Schengen Exit

[D]  Treaty of Lisbon 

[E]  None of the above

Answer: A

Q.10) With reference to the selection process of the Padma Shri Awards, consider the following statements:

[A]  It is the highest civilian award of India.

[B]  It is the 2nd highest civilian award of India.

[C]  It is the 3rd civilian award of India.

[D]  It is the highest military award of India.

[E]  It is the 4th civilian award of India.

Answer: E

Q.11) Which of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?

[A]  United Kingdom

[B]  Australia

[C]  Canada

[D]  India

[E]  South Africa

Answer: A

Q.12) Which of the following is not a department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?

[A]  Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

[B]  Department of Agricultural Research and Education

[C]  Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

[D]  None of the above

[E]  Both A and B

Answer: C

Q.13)In the history of Indian coinage after Independence, what does the term “Frozen Series” refer to?

[A]  Coins issued after the introduction of the decimal system in 1957

[B]  Currency arrangements during the transition period from 1947 to 1950

[C]  Gold coins issued during the British period

[D]  Commemorative coins issued after 1975

[E]  Coins issued only for collectors and not for circulation

Answer: B

Q.14) Indian Railways launched CHIRAG to strengthen Human Resource systems through information technology, research, analytics and governance support. Where was the CHIRAG centre launched?

[A]  New Delhi

[B]  Mumbai

[C]  Hyderabad

[D]  Chennai

[E]  Kolkata

Answer: C

Q.15)  Match the following financial organisations with their correct roles:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A]  1-a, 2-b, 3-c

[B]  1-b, 2-a, 3-c

[C]  1-c, 2-a, 3-b

[D]  1-b, 2-c, 3-a

[E]  1-a, 2-c, 3-b

Answer: B

Q.16) Which of the following is an Artificial Intelligence-powered e-commerce chatbot that can help users search, compare and complete purchases online?

[A]  Ask Disha

[B]  Sosha

[C]  DigiYatra

[D]  Bhashini

[E]  ONDC Network

Answer: B

Q.17) Which of the following correctly lists the six strategic pillars of the Reserve Bank of India’s Utkarsh 2029 strategy framework?

[A] Customer-centricity, financial inclusion, innovation, governance, global leadership and sustainability

[B] Monetary policy, fiscal policy, taxation, public debt, capital markets and external trade

[C] Rural credit, insurance penetration, pension regulation, cooperative banking, export finance and tax compliance

[D] Digital lending, cryptocurrency regulation, stock market supervision, customs reforms, public procurement and payment banks

[E] Banking privatisation, foreign exchange liberalisation, state borrowing limits, pension investment, insurance regulation and trade finance

Answer: A

Q.20)  With reference to Census 2027, consider the following statements:

1. The second phase of the census will work on Population Enumeration.

2. It is the first digital census.

3. It adopts a hybrid model, combining digital self-enumeration with house-to-house verification to ensure accurate data collection .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]  1 and 2 only

[B]  2 and 3 only

[C]  1 and 3 only

[D]  1, 2 and 3

[E]  1 only

Answer: D

Q.21) Which ancient Indian text is primarily related to economics, polity, administration and statecraft?

[A]  Charaka Samhita

[B]  Arthashastra

[C]  Natya Shastra

[D]  Brihat Samhita

[E]  Ashtadhyayi

Answer: B

Q.22) Which bank was awarded the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Group (SHG)-Bank Linkage 2024–25?

[A]  Karnataka Grameena Bank

[B]  State Bank of India

[C]  Punjab National Bank

[D]  Indian Bank

[E]  Bank of Baroda

Answer: A

Q.23) India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel is proposed under which State?

[A]  West Bengal

[B]  Kerala

[C]  Assam

[D]  Maharashtra

[E]  Odisha

Answer: C

Q.24) Which of the following species is listed as Near Threatened in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List?

[A]  Dodo

[B]  Spix’s Macaw

[C]  Himalayan Tahr

[D]  Great Indian Bustard

[E]  Asiatic Cheetah

Answer: C

Q.25) Which famous statue is located on the bank of the Narmada River near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat?

[A]  Statue of Equality

[B]  Statue of Knowledge

[C]  Statue of Belief

[D]  Statue of Peace

[E]  Statue of Unity

Answer: E

Q.26) The National Security Guard (NSG), India’s elite counter-terrorism force, is popularly known by which nickname?

[A]  Greyhounds

[B]  Black Cats

[C]  Garud Commandos

[D]  Cobra Warriors

[E]  Thunderbolts

Answer: B

Q.27) Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) is India’s geo-coded digital addressing system. How many characters are used in a DIGIPIN?

[A]  6

[B]  8

[C]  10

[D]  12

[E]  16

Answer: C

Q.28)  The Reserve Bank of India recently cancelled the banking licence of which payments bank?

[A]  Paytm Payments Bank

[B]  India Post Payments Bank

[C]  Airtel Payments Bank

[D]  Fino Payments Bank

[E]  NSDL Payments Bank

Answer: A

Q.29) In the context of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions in India, what is the minimum transaction amount?

[A]  ₹50,000

[B]  ₹1 lakh

[C]  ₹3 lakh

[D]  ₹2 lakh

[E]  ₹10 lakh

Answer: D

Q.30) Who is the author of the book M. S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India?

[A]  Priyambada Jayakumar

[B]  Ramachandra Guha

[C]  Jairam Ramesh

[D]  Gurcharan Das

[E]  Shashi Tharoor

Answer: A

Q.31)  Which of the following personalities has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna?

[A]  C. Rajagopalachari

[B]  C. V. Raman

[C]  Charan Singh

[D]  Asha Bhonsle

[E]  M. S. Swaminathan

Answer: D

Q.32) The Quick Response (QR) Code originated in which country?

[A]  United States

[B]  Germany

[C]  Japan

[D]  South Korea

[E]  China

Answer: C

Q.33)  Which of the following is a diamond mine located in India?

[A]  Panna Diamond Mine

[B]  Argyle Diamond Mine

[C]  Jwaneng Diamond Mine

[D]  Orapa Diamond Mine

[E]  Mir Diamond Mine

Answer: A

Q.34) Which of the following places has a currency note printing press operated by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

[A]  Nashik

[B]  Mysuru

[C]  Dewas

[D]  Mumbai

[E]  Hyderabad

Answer: B

Q.35) According to the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) is a real-time fund transfer system that enables instant interbank transfers. IMPS was introduced by which authority?

[A]  Reserve Bank of India

[B]  National Payments Corporation of India

[C]  Indian Banks’ Association

[D]  Securities and Exchange Board of India

[E]  Ministry of Finance

Answer: B

Q.37) In April 2026, which bank signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to strengthen financial access for sellers?

[A]  State Bank of India

[B]  Punjab National Bank

[C]  Bank of Baroda

[D]  Canara Bank

[E]  Union Bank of India

Answer: B

Q.38) According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), what does geoeconomic fragmentation broadly refer to?

[A]  Complete removal of trade barriers among countries

[B]  Use of a single global currency for international trade

[C]  Increase in global economic cooperation through multilateral institutions

[D]  Expansion of free trade agreements among all major economies

[E]  Policy-driven reversal of global economic integration guided by strategic considerations

Answer: E

Q.39) India’s Grandmaster R. Vaishali won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus after defeating Kateryna Lagno in the final round. Kateryna Lagno belongs to which country?

[A]  Ukraine

[B]  Russia

[C]  Kazakhstan

[D]  China

[E]  Georgia

Answer: B

Q.40) India’s first underwater museum is being developed in which State?

[A]  Kerala

[B]  Tamil Nadu

[C]  Goa

[D]  Maharashtra

[E]  Gujarat

Answer: D

Q.41) What is the name of India’s digital currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India?

[A]  e-paisa

[B]  e₹

[C]  BharatPay

[D]  RuPay Digital

[E]  DigiCash India

Answer: B

Q.42) Which Indian fort wall has been ranked as the second-longest surviving wall in the world?

[A]  Chittorgarh Fort Wall

[B]  Kumbhalgarh Fort Wall

[C]  Mehrangarh Fort Wall

[D]  Jaisalmer Fort Wall

[E]  Ranthambore Fort Wall

Answer: B

Q.43) With reference to the Aravalli Range, consider the following statements:

1.  The Luni River originates from the Aravalli Range.

2. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range.

3. Sambhar Lake is located in the region associated with the Aravalli Range.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]  1 and 2 only

[B]  2 and 3 only

[C]  1 and 3 only

[D]  1, 2 and 3

[E]  1 only

Answer: D

Q.44) Under the Income-tax Rules, 2026, Form 130 replaced which earlier form used as the Tax Deducted at Source certificate for salaried employees?

[A]  Form 12

[B]  Form 15G

[C]  Form 10

[D]  Form 26

[E]  Form 16

Answer: E

Q.45) ______________ is a scheme launched to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected rural habitations.

[A]  Bharatmala Pariyojana

[B]  Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

[C]  Setu Bharatam

[D]  National Highways Development Project

[E]  Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan

Answer: B

Q.46) Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?

[A]  N. K. Singh

[B]  Vijay Kelkar

[C]  Y. V. Reddy

[D]  Arvind Panagariya

[E]  C. Rangarajan

Answer: D

Q.47) per the World Bank, Gross National Income (GNI) per capita is calculated and expressed in which currency?

[A]  United States Dollar

[B]  Euro

[C]  Pound Sterling

[D]  Chinese Yuan

[E]  Special Drawing Rights

Answer: A

Q.48) Who was the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of India?

[A]  Admiral Robin K. Dhowan

[B]  Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

[C]  Admiral Karambir Singh

[D]  Admiral R. Hari Kumar

[E]  Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

Answer: B

Q.49) Which of the following was not part of the consortium that signed an agreement to acquire Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from United Spirits Limited in 2026?

[A]  Aditya Birla Group

[B]  The Times of India Group

[C]  Bolt Ventures

[D]  Blackstone

[E]  Reliance Industries

Answer: E

Q.50) The strategically important Chabahar Port, which provides India access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, is located in which country?

[A]  Iran

[B]  Oman

[C]  United Arab Emirates

[D]  Qatar

[E]  Saudi Arabia

Answer: A

Q.51) Which of the following is the benchmark stock market index of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)?

[A]  Sensex

[B]  Bankex

[C]  BSE 100

[D]  NIFTY 50

[E]  None

Answer: D

Q.52) Which of the following is not included as a component of India’s foreign exchange reserves?

[A]  Foreign currency assets

[B]  Gold

[C]  Special Drawing Rights

[D]  Reserve position in the International Monetary Fund

[E]  Fiscal deficit

Answer: E

Q.53) Which Union Territory set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the largest underwater national flag beneath the sea?

[A]  Lakshadweep

[B]  Puducherry

[C]  Andaman and Nicobar Islands

[D]  Daman and Diu

[E]  Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Answer: C

Q.54) Match the following dams with the rivers on which they are built:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A]  1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

[B]  1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

[C]  1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

[D]  1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

[E]  1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

Answer: A

Q.55) Which bank received the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) National Award for its performance in promoting pension coverage and financial inclusion?

[A]  Kerala Gramin Bank

[B]  Karnataka Grameena Bank

[C]  Maharashtra Gramin Bank

[D]  Tamil Nadu Grama Bank

[E]  Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank

Answer: B

Q.56) Mission SAKSHAM, launched by the Reserve Bank of India, is a capacity-building initiative for which sector?

[A]  Regional Rural Banks

[B]  Small Finance Banks

[C]  Non-Banking Financial Companies

[D]  Payment Banks

[E]  Urban Co-operative Banks

Answer: E

Q.57) The JANANI platform, launched by the Union Health Ministry to strengthen maternal and child healthcare, is a service-oriented digital platform for maintaining digital health records of women during their reproductive age. In JANANI, what does the letter “J” stand for?

[A]  Jeevan

[B]  Janani

[C]  Journey

[D]  Jan Suraksha

[E]  Jan Arogya

Answer: C

Q.58) Which Indian leader had the distinction of serving as the President of the Indian National Congress and later becoming the President of India?

[A]  Jawaharlal Nehru

[B]  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

[C]  C. Rajagopalachari

 [D]  Dr. Rajendra Prasad

[E]  Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Answer: D

Q.59)  India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle was released in which national park?

[A]  Jim Corbett National Park

[B]  Kaziranga National Park

[C]  Sundarbans National Park

[D]  Keoladeo National Park

[E]  Manas National Park

Answer: B

Q.60) The inaugural International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Challenge Trophy was hosted by which country? 

[A]  Nepal

[B]  South Africa

[C]  Sri Lanka

[D]  United Arab Emirates

[E]  Rwanda

Answer: E

Q.61) Which regulator launched the PRAVAAH Portal for digital submission and processing of regulatory applications?

[A]  Securities and Exchange Board of India

[B]  Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

[C]  Reserve Bank of India

[D]  Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

[E]  Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

Answer: C

Q.62) Which of the following currency-country pairs is incorrectly matched?

[A]  Nepalese Rupee – Nepal

[B]  Lira – Turkey

[C]  Taka – Bangladesh

[D]  Baht – Combodia

[E]  Kyat – Myanmar

Answer: D

Q.63) Which country ranked 1st in the World Press Freedom Index 2026 released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)?

[A]  Sweden

[B]  Norway

[C]  Finland

[D]  Denmark

[E]  Netherlands

Answer: B

Q.64) Which bank announced a US$70 billion push to connect Asia’s power grids and digital networks by 2035?

[A]  World Bank

[B]  Asian Development Bank 

[C]  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

[D]  New Development Bank 

[E]  European Investment Bank

Answer: B

Q.65) Which of the following biodiversity hotspots are found in India?

[A]  Himalaya

[B]  Indo-Burma

[C]  Western Ghats and Sri Lanka

[D]  Sundaland

[E]  All of the above

Answer: E

Q.66) To support small-value digital payments even in areas with weak or limited internet connectivity, which version of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) allows offline payments?

[A]  UPI 123PAY

[B]  UPI Lite

[C]  UPI AutoPay

[D]  UPI Circle

[E]  UPI Global

Answer: B

Q.67) To manage domestic availability and price stability, India extended restrictions on the export in May 2026 of which agricultural commodity till September 2026?

[A]  Wheat

[B]  Rice

[C]  Sugar

[D]  Onion

[E]  Pulses

Answer: C

Q.68) The International Booker Prize 2026 recognises outstanding works of fiction translated into English. Which book won the International Booker Prize 2026?

[A]  Taiwan Travelogue

[B]  Tomb of Sand

[C]  The Vegetarian

[D]  Time Shelter

[E]  Kairos

Answer: A

Q.69) In April 2026, which fintech company received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence to launch its in-house lending business?

[A]  PhonePe

[B]  Paytm

[C]  Razorpay

[D]  One MobiKwik Systems

[E]  BharatPe

Answer: D

Q.70) Which of the following countries is located along the edge of the Pacific Ocean?

[A]  Hungary

[B]  Mongolia

[C]  Switzerland

[D]  Chile

[E]  Nepal

Answer: D

Q.71) Which of the following is a Fundamental Right?

[A]  Protection of wildlife

[B]  Right to Information

[C]  Duty to protect public property

[D]  Promotion of equal justice and free legal aid

[E]  Development of scientific temper

Answer: B

Q.72) Which initiative was launched by the Supreme Court of India to integrate case data across different levels of the judicial system?

[A]  One Case One Data

[B]  e-Courts Mission Mode Project

[C]  Nyaya Setu

[D]  Digital Court Grid

[E]  Justice Connect Portal

Answer: A

Q.73 Which of the following is generally not a member of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC)?

[A]  Reserve Bank of India

[B]  National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

[C]  State Government departments

[D]  Securities and Exchange Board of India

[E]  Banks operating in the State

Answer: D

Q.74) CTBC Bank, one of leading private-sector banks, recently opened a branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to strengthen cross-border banking and financial services. CTBC Bank belongs to which country/region?

[A]  Japan

[B]  South Korea

[C]  Taiwan

[D]  Singapore

[E]  Malaysia

Answer: C

Q.75) Match the following major revolutions in India with their respective pioneers:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A]  1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

[B]  1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

[C]  1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

[D]  1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

[E]  1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b

Answer: A

Q.76) What was the year-on-year (YoY) growth in bank credit for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) as on end-March 2026?

[A]  6%

[B]  2.3%

[C]  14.1%

[D]  25.5%

[E]  11.4%

Answer: C

Q.77) The report titled “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” is released by which of the following?

[A]  Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

[B]  NITI Aayog

[C]  World Bank

[D]  United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

[E]  Ministry of Urban Development

Answer: B

Q.78) According to the JM Financial-Hurun Unlisted Gems 2026 list, which company ranked 1st among India’s highest-revenue unlisted companies in 2026?

[A]  Flipkart

[B]  Tata Electronics

[C]  Reliance Retail

[D]  Malabar Gold and Diamonds

[E]  Tata Digital

Answer: C

Q.79) What is the minimum amount required to open or maintain a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account in a financial year?

[A]  ₹500

[B]  ₹300

[C]  ₹1,000

[D]  ₹5,000

[E]  ₹10,000

Answer: A

Q.80) With reference to India’s renewable energy progress, consider the following statements:

1. India achieved 50% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in June 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement.

2. Among renewable energy sources, solar energy contributed the highest capacity, followed by wind energy and large hydro.

3. In July 2025, renewable energy contributed 51.5% to meet India’s total electricity demand of 203 GW.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]  1 and 2 only

[B]  2 and 3 only

[C]  1 and 3 only

[D]  1, 2, and 3

[E]  1 only

Answer: D

Conclusion

In this article, I have shared 80 memory-based General Awareness questions asked in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam conducted on 13 June 2026. Along with the questions, I have also provided the answer key to help candidates evaluate their performance.

Candidates who appeared for the exam can compare their responses with the answer key and estimate their expected GA score.

For aspirants preparing for future RBI Grade B exams, these questions offer valuable insights into the topics and trends being tested. Make sure to analyse them carefully and strengthen your preparation in banking awareness, economic developments, government schemes, RBI-related updates, and current affairs.