General Awareness (GA) Syllabus PDF for RBI Grade B

General awareness (GA) has a weightage of 80 marks (out of 200 marks) in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. The RBI Grade B syllabus, as mentioned in the official notification, does not give a clear picture of the GA syllabus.

What are the different topics of GA syllabus?

Which topics are the most important and which ones can you safely ignore?

What is the latest trend of GA questions?

A clear answer to these questions will ensure that your General Awareness (GA) preparation is focused and effective. 

So let’s go!

GA Syllabus for RBI Grade B

The official notification does not mention the detailed general awareness syllabus for the RBI Grade B officer exam.

We have analyzed the previous years’ questions (PYQs) to list down the decoded GA syllabus. Based on our analysis, we have divided the RBI Grade B GA syllabus into:

• Static GA
• Current affairs GA

The following topics are most frequently asked from the RBI Grade B general awareness section:

GA Current Affairs Syllabus for RBI Grade B

1. National News: MoUs, summits, and major events related to India.
2. International: Summits and conferences held abroad.
3. Financial & Economics News
4. Financial Awareness: RBI and SEBI Notification and Regulations
5. Defence: Military exercises, drills, and major updates related to the defence sector of India
6. Days in News: Major events or days, along with its date and theme
7. Persons in News: Obituaries, appointments, retirements
8. Sports: Major tournaments and its winners
9. Science, Technology, and Space
10. Awards and Honours
11. Environment
12. Banking, Economy related news
13. Reports and Government Schemes
14. Books and Authors

GA Static Syllabus for RBI Grade B

1. Chief Ministers and Cabinet Ministers
2. National Parks and Sanctuaries
3. Airport Locations, Stadiums
4. Organisations’ Headquarters
5. Banks’ Headquarters and Taglines
6. Power Plants in India
7. Indian Dance Forms
8. Countries Capitals and their Currencies
9. Important Days

See below the most important, moderately important, and least important GA topics for the RBI Grade B phase 1 exam.

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After understanding the decoded RBI Grade B general awareness syllabus and important topics, let’s understand the types of questions asked from these general awareness topics.

RBI Grade B GA Syllabus: Type of Questions 

Here are the general awareness questions asked from different topics in the previous RBI Grade B exams. 

1. National News Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from national news in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. 

Question: Which of the following States are among the top 3 destination States for FDI in India?

1. Maharashtra
2. Karnataka
3. Gujarat
4. Delhi
5. Tamil Nadu

1. Only 1
2. Both 2 & 3
3. 1, 3 and 5
4. 2, 4 and 5
5. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: E

2. International News Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here are questions asked from international news in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: The United States will rejoin an organization in July, four years after it left it in 2019, alleging that it was biased against Israel. The move to rejoin will face a vote by the organization’s member states and is expected to pass easily. Which of the following organizations the US is about to re-join? (2023)

1. UNICEF
2. WHO
3. UNESCO
4. UNCTAD
5. SCO

Answer: C

Question: Recently a declaration has been adopted that aims to boost industry ties on defense and renewable energy, in the face of growing competition from the other emerging countries. The above-mentioned Atlantic Declaration was signed between which two countries? (MOUs) (2023)

1. United States and United Kingdom
2. Australia & United Kingdom
3. France and United States
4. Australia and United Kingdom
5. Australia and France

Answer: A

3. RBI Notifications Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from RBI notifications in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: What is the objective of the “Antardrishti Dashboard” which was launched recently by RBI? (2023)

1. It will provide the required insight to assess and monitor the progress of grievance redressal mechanisms.
2. It will provide the required insight to assess and monitor the progress of financial inclusion.
3. It will provide the required insight to assess and monitor the progress of reducing NPAs.
4. It will provide the required insight to assess and monitor the progress of strengthening the financial system.
5. It will provide the required insight to assess and monitor the progress of digital banking.

Answer: B

4. Awards & Honours Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here are questions asked from awards and honours in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: Recently, Indian-origin Climate Change researcher_____has been picked for the Spinoza Prize 2023, which is the highest scientific honour in the Netherlands and has prize money of_____. (2023)

1. Sheo Kumar, 1.5 million euros
2. Rajkumar Upadhyay, 2.5 million euros
3. Joyeeta Gupta, 1.5 million euros
4. K Rajaraman, 3.5 million euros
5. Navtej Bal, 1.5 million euros

Answer: C

Question: Name the country that conferred its highest civilian honour to President Droupadi Murmu- The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star, the first Indian to receive this award. (2023)

1. Sudan
2. South Africa
3. Uganda
4. Suriname
5. Serbia

Answer: D

5. Reports Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here are questions asked from reports in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: Which country has achieved gender parity according to the latest Global Gender Gap Index? (2023)

1. Iceland
2. Finland
3. Denmark
4. Sweden
5. No one

Answer: E

Questions: Foreign Trade Policy (2023) is a policy document which is based on continuity of time- tested schemes facilitating exports as well as a document which is nimble and responsive to the requirements of trade. Which among the following is not part of the four key pillars of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 announced recently? (2023)

1. Incentive to Remission
2. Export promotion through collaboration – Exporters, States, Districts, Indian Missions
3. Ease of doing business, reduction in transaction cost, and e-initiatives
4. Emerging Areas – E-Commerce Developing Districts as Export Hubs and streamlining SCOMET policy
5. E-Governance

Answer: E

Question: According to the Union Budget 2023-24, the highest surcharge rate in personal income tax has been reduced from 37% to in the new tax regime for income above ₹2 crore. (Union Budget) (2023)

1. 15%
2. 36%
3. 17%
4. 25%
5. 30%

Answer: D

6. Appointments Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from appointments in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu has been re-elected as the external auditor of_____for a four-year term from_____. (2023)

1. WHO, 2024 to 2027
2. UNICEF, 2023 to 2026
3. UNESCO, 2024 to 2027
4. WTO, 2023 to 2026
5. UNCTAD, 2024 to 2027

Answer: A

7. ESI Current Affairs Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here are questions asked from ESI current affairs in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. Which of the following is not one of the guest countries invited to the G20 summit under India’s presidency? (Regional Economic Co-operation) (2023)

1. Bangladesh
2. Philippines
3. Mauritius
4. Netherlands
5. Nigeria

Answer: B

Question: India is NOT a member of which of the following organizations? (Regional Economic Co-operation) (2023)

1. SCO
2. ADB
3. World Trade Organisation
4. OECD
5. World Bank

Answer: D

Question: The World Bank has scrapped Ease of Doing Business and announced a new replacement annual series which will reflect a more balanced and transparent approach toward evaluating a country’s business and investment climate. What is the name of the new replacement annual series? (Globalization)  (2023)

1. Ease Business
2. Business PRO
3. Easy Business
4. Business Ready
5. Business PORT

Answer: D

Question: 50 years after the launch of Project Tiger on April 1, 1973, India’s tiger population today ranges from 2,500 to 3,000. When Project Tiger started, we had _____  tiger reserves. In 2023, we have _____. (Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues) (2023)

1. 9, 47
2. 9, 53
3. 9, 48
4. 9, 55
5. 9, 67

Answer: B

Question: Recently, the Prime Minister of India attended the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) held at which of the following locations? (International Organization) (2023)

1. Fiji
2. Papua New Guinea
3. Samoa
4. Solomon Islands
5. Niue

Answer: B

Question: The Centre has revised the threshold for GST e-invoicing, and has announced that it will be mandatory for all businesses with annual turnover of over __________ to move to e-invoicing for business to business transactions under goods and services tax (GST) from_____. (Monetary and Fiscal Policy) (2023)

1. Rs 2 crore, Rs 10 Crore
2. Rs 3.5 crore, Rs 10 Crore
3. Rs 5 crore, Rs 10 Crore
4. Rs 10 crore, Rs 20 Crore
5. Rs 15 crore, Rs 20 Crore

Answer: C

8. Government Schemes Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here are questions asked from government schemes in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: Which among the following small saving schemes will provide the highest return in July- September 2023? (2023)

1. Kisan Vikas Patra
2. National Savings Certificate (NSC)
3. Senior citizen savings Scheme
4. Sukanya Samriddhi
5. Monthly Income Scheme

Answer: B

Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Sovereign Gold Bonds? (2023)

1. Investment limit per fiscal year is 4 kg for individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
2. Investment limit per fiscal year is 20 Kg for Trusts and similar entities notified by the Government from time to time
3. Bond is available both in demat and paper form
4. Total limit is excluding purchase from secondary market
5. Bond can be used as collateral for loans

Answer: D

9. First in News Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from first in news in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the maiden International Cruise Vessel ” ______ “, India’s first international cruise vessel, from Chennai to ______ . (2023)

1. MV Empress, Bangladesh
2. MV Ganga Vilas, Bhutan
3. MV Empress, Sri Lanka
4. MV Ganga Vilas, Sri Lanka
5. MV Emperor, Sri Lanka

Answer: C

10. Days in News Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from days in news in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: Which of the following institutes celebrate their foundation day on 1st July? (2023)

1. Indian Space Research Organisation
2. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
3. Defence Research and Development Organisation
4. Border Roads Organisation
5. NITI Aayog

Answer: B

11. Finance Current Affairs Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here are questions asked from finance current affairs in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams. 

Question: Taking forward digitization efforts announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, the Reserve Bank introduced its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in phases during the year, with the launch of pilots for Digital Rupee (e`) in _________. (RBI and Its Functions) (2023)

1. Wholesale segments only on December 1, 2022
2. Retail segments only November 1, 2022.
3. Wholesale and retail segments on December 1, 2022, and November 1, 2022 respectively.
4. Wholesale and retail segments on January 1, 2022, and December 1, 2022 respectively.
5. Wholesale and retail segments on November 1, 2022, and December 1, 2022 respectively.

Answer: E

Question: As per IRDAI, which among the following is a criteria used to identify the Domestic ‘Systemically Important Insurers? (Recent development in financial Sector) (2023)

1. Number of Branches
2. Market Share
3. Domestic and global interconnectedness
4. Public Sector
5. All of the above

Answer: E

12. ARD Current Affairs Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from ARD current affairs in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: As per the recent advance estimates of production of major crops for agricultural year 2022-23 released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the production of which one of the following crops did not increase from the previous year? (2023)

1. Jawar
2. Rice
3. Wheat
4. Bajra
5. Maize

Answer: A

13. Government Initiatives Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from government initiatives in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: Which among the following metals was not used to make the commemorative ’75 Rupee Coin’ which was launched during the inauguration of the new parliament? (2023)

1. Silver
2. Copper
3. Nickel
4. Gold
5. Zinc

Answer: D

14. Environment Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from environment in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: El Nino is a cyclical environmental condition that occurs across the Equatorial Pacific Ocean and is triggered by natural interactions between the ocean and atmosphere with the driving factors being the sea surface temperature, rainfall, air pressure, and atmospheric and ocean circulations. It occurs when the surface water in the equatorial Pacific becomes warmer than average and east winds blow weaker than normal. The phenomenon is similar to which of the following climatic anomalies? (2023)

1. Indian Ocean Dipole
2. Maven Oscillation
3. Madden Jullian Oscillation
4. Western Disturbances
5. Monsoon

Answer: A

15. Science, Technology, and Space Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from science, technology, and space in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: Recently PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature was launched and it will benefit farmers comprehensively with innovative scheme and technology of Kisan Samman Nidhi. (2023)

Which one of the following services are provided under the app:

1. Status of landseeding
2. Linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts
3. e-KYC by scanning face without OTP or fingerprint

1. Only 1
2. Both 2 & 3
3. Both 1 & 2
4. 1, 2 and 3
5. None of the above

Answer: E

16. Person in News Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from person in news in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: Who has been recently appointed as the chair of B20 India which represents the entire G20 business community? (2023)

1. Ajay Bhalla
2. Gautam Adani
3. N. Chandrasekaran
4. Ratan Tata
5. Ravneet Kaur

Answer: C

17. Sports Topic of RBI Grade B General Awareness

Here is a question asked from sports in the previous RBI Grade B Phase 1 exams.

Question: Recently, 40 years have been completed for the historic win of India in 1983 Cricket World Cup final. India scored 183 runs batting first, what was the score of West Indies? (2023)

1. 128
2. 133
3. 110
4. 125
5. 140

Answer: E

Conclusion

Understanding the RBI Grade B general awareness syllabus is a crucial step in the roadmap to success in this highly competitive exam. By familiarizing yourself with the topics and questions that are asked in the RBI Grade B exam, you can tailor your preparation strategy according to your strengths and weaknesses.