Current Affairs holds significant value in the NABARD Grade A Preliminary Examination. It is a kingmaker for any aspirant to get the merit cut-off in the exam. Out of 100 marks for merit section papers ARD, ESI, and General Awareness, 60 marks are for current affairs. Furthermore, current affairs questions are asked from sections ESI and General Awareness. Take your preparation journey to the next level and grab success scoring 40+ marks in the prelims exam.
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NABARD Grade A Prelim Pattern 2023
Sections | No. of Questions | Marks Allotted |
English Language | 30 | 30 |
Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
Agriculture & Rural Development (with Emphasis on Rural India) | 40 | 40 |
Economic & Social Issues | 40 | 40 |
Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
Point to Note:
- NABARD Grade A Prelims: Bilingual (English/Hindi)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
- Qualifying Sections in Prelim: Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, Decision Making and Computer Knowledge
- Merit Sections: General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development
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NABARD Grade A Exam 2023: Current Affairs Topics to Study for ESI & General Awareness
Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | General Awareness |
Government Schemes (1 Year Trending) | National Award & Honors |
Recent Changes Made in Old Govt Schemes | International Awards and Honors |
Economic Survey | Summits and Treaties |
Follow Government Schemes on Agriculture and Economic Development | Books and Authors |
SECC 2011, Census 2011. NSFE, NSFI | Indian Economy |
Union Budget | UNO, WORLD BANK, ADB, BRICS & IMF |
RBI Annual Report | Government Schemes & Policies |
Report by National and International Organizations (Statutory Bodies) | International Affairs |
RBI Financial Stability Report | Currencies of Various Countries |
Sports |
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Key Highlights on Current Affairs for NABARD Prelims Exam
A strong command of current affairs can be a turning point in qualifying for the merit section in the NABARD Grade A prelims exam. Take a note on the key highlights boosting your preparations are elaborated below:
- 60 marks weightage in NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam.
- Maximum Questions come from two merit sections ESI & General Awareness.
- 80% of questions asked from current affairs of 6-8 months.
- Keep track of using reliable sources to cover current affairs for 6-8 months.
- Revise government schemes latest ones related to agriculture and rural development from the last year.
- Around 6-10 questions covered from current topics from ARD.
- Make proper notes & regularly revise them to recall essential information.
- Develop a habit of reading prominent newspapers The Hindu and Economic Times.
- Compile important information from newspapers.
- Keep visiting NABARD’s official website for annual reports and indices.
Sources to Study General Awareness
Let’s look at the online resources to study for General Awareness:
- PIB
- Sampoorna
- Government Schemes (SCHEMES CHRONICLE Youtube Series Available on PM’s Regulatory Channel)
- Bazooka FREE!
- CA Tests
- NABARD Grade A Non-Video Course
- Economic Times
- The Hindu
- Live Mint
- NABARD Official Website for Annual Reports
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Final Takeaway
Having a strong grip on current affairs can be a game-changing opportunity for you to qualify prelim. Don’t miss life life-changing chance in your NABARD exam 2023. We hope our blog can help you to follow the best practices in exam preparations. Signup Now! Take a FREE NABARD Mock Test to Get Performance Analysis.
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