General Awareness Strategy for RBI Grade B 2024
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General Awareness Strategy for RBI Grade B 2024: In the last 2 years, General Awareness section trends have changed in RBI Grade B. Now, RBI started asking long statements and in-depth questions in the Static part. Candidates targeting for 2024s RBI exam should make consistent efforts with dedication to cover static and current affairs. Now, in-depth questions are asked taking the current events into account. Without wasting your time focus on covering 6 months of current affairs. We have prepared a PDF available for download can boost your preparations for the GA section. 

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RBI Grade B Selection Process

RBI Grade B selection comprises three levels Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview. Phase 1 exam is conducted online and is objective. Additionally, Phase 2 is online online-based objective and descriptive. Candidates who successfully qualify for Phase 1 and Phase 2 are then, invited for an interview.  

Phase 1 Examination Pattern

The General Awareness section holds 80 marks weightage out of 200 marks in the RBI Grade B exam. Total number of questions in Phase 1 is 200 questions and the time allotted is 120 minutes.

SectionsQuestionsMarksTime
English Language303025 mins
Numerical Ability303025 mins
Reasoning Ability606045 mins
General Awareness808025 mins
Total200 Questions200 Marks120 Mins

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Examination Pattern 2024

SectionsQuestionsMarksTime Duration
Paper I: Economic and Social Issues: 50% Objective+50% Descriptive30 Objective Questions6 Descriptive (4 Needs to be Answered)100120 Mins
Paper II: English Writing Skills310090 Mins
Paper III: Finance & Management50% Objective+50% Descriptive30 Objective Questions6 Descriptive (4 Needs to be Answered)100120 Mins

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List to Important Topics to Prepare for General Awareness Section

General Awareness carries a vast syllabus covering topics from Static and Current Affairs. Therefore, the syllabus is divided into different sections to accelerate your preparation and understanding for the 2024 examination.

Static GKCurrent Affairs
National ParksBank Terms and Abbreviations
StadiumsBanking History
DamsBanking Awareness
SanctuariesBooks & Authors
AirportsEconomic News
CurrenciesSports News
CapitalsAwards
CountriesGovernment Schemes
Banking Agreements
Banking System of India
National & International Institutions
Monetary Plans

How to Score 55+ Marks/80 Marks in General Awareness?

As far as coverage is concerned, we can expect 80% of questions from Jan, Feb, Mar, April, and May 2024 current affairs topics. The other 20% of questions are asked from November & December 2023 General Awareness topics. Candidates should keep track of current affairs of the last 6-8 months to score 55+ marks in the General Awareness section in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams.

Questions Category in RBI Grade B Phase 1 & 2Total Questions/MarksTarget Marks to AchieveTime & Effort Required
Static GK12-158-915%
Union Budget & Economic Survey4-53-45%
RBI Gr B Phase 2 Related Questions30-3525-2740%
Phase 1 General Awareness-Related Questions30-3525-2740%

General Awareness Strategy for RBI Grade B 2024: Master Plan

Without a solid preparation plan, it is impossible to qualify for General Awareness for RBI 2024. Now, the difficulty level will be high. Apply a strategic way to cover static and current sections in General Awareness. Here are some proven tips listed that can encourage you to kickstart your exam preparation for 2024:

  • Follow online portals, read newspapers, and watch the news to keep yourself updated with the latest current affairs.
  • Give yourself time to prepare notes for General Awareness preparations.
  • Newspapers must read for RBI 2024 preparations are the Economic Times, The Hindu, and Business Standard.
  • Practice the Previous Year’s paper to know the level of questions and patterns in General Awareness.
  • Revision is the key to improving scores in the exam. Give yourself time to do frequent revision of important topics in the General Awareness section.
  • Refer to reliable study material online and offline to boost your preparations.

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PM’s RBI Grade B Video Course: A Handy Tool for Your Effective Exam Preparations

PM’s recently launched its most-awaited video course for the RBI Grade B exam. Let’s have a look at features of this course:

  • 250+ recorded video lectures for Phase 1 GA+Phase 2.
  • Videos are available in Hinglish.
  • Live Doubt Sessions.
  • Chapter-Wise Quizzes.
  • Notes for Phase 2.
  • Mock Tests for RBI Grade B Phase 1 and Phase 2. 

PM’s Online Resources for RBI Exam Preparations

  • RBI Grade B FREE Mock Phase 1
  • RBI Grade B Phase 1 Sectional Mocks
  • Study Notes
  • Sampoorna
  • PIB
  • RBI Grade B Descriptive Tests
  • RBI Grade B Video Course
  • RBI Grade B Non-Video Course

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By Divya Sharma

My Role as a Content Writer in PracticeMock is to craft research based blogs. I ensure that aspirants get accurate information on government exams through blogs.

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