How to Score 30+ General Awareness for IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam

IBPS PS PO Mains 2024 exam is an important stage and will decide the fate of a few students who’ll become POs. General Awareness is one of the parts of the exam that needs to be dealt with smartly by the candidates who want to be among those chosen ones. It will test the general knowledge of the candidates with a total number of 40 questions worth 40 marks. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most practical and effective tips that will help you score 30+ General Awareness section in the upcoming IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam.

IBPS PO Mains General Awareness Exam Overview

Before you start and speed up your preparation it’s important to go through all the important details related to the exams. Check out the table below to learn about the total MCQs asked, key segments, focus areas, negative marking scheme, and more.

Component	Details
Total Questions	40
Total Marks	40
Key Segments	Banking & Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, Static GK
Focus Areas	– Banking updates (new policies, mergers, RBI guidelines)
	– Current Affairs (last 6 months of national/international events, government schemes)
	– Static GK (Geography, History, Polity, Important Days)
Suggested Resources	Newspapers, monthly magazines, online portals
Scoring Potential	High (one of the most scoring sections with focused prep)
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Tips to Score 30+ General Awareness for IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam

Even the toppers follow some tips that produce sure shot results. Given below are the best tipe to help you boost your GA score:

1. Pattern and Syllabus of Examination:

The General Awareness section in the IBPS PO Mains exam comprises 40 questions with a total of 40 marks. It is divided into the following three segments:

• Banking and Financial Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Static General Knowledge

Knowing the pattern of an examination helps the aspirants divide their study time effectively and concentrate on the most important topics.

This is one of the highest-scoring areas in the General Awareness section. Work on:

• Recent happenings in the banking sector (new policies, mergers, NPAs, etc.)
• RBI news and updates, monetary policies, and financial regulations
• Terminologies and concepts of banking and finance (CRR, SLR, Repo Rate, etc.)
• Important committees and their suggestions

Tip: Memorize any major change in the banking sector or RBI guidelines and revise them often.

2. Keep Self-Updated with Current Affairs

The majority of the questions in Current Affairs deal with the recent events and developments from the last 6 months. Focus on the following:

• National as well as International News: Major Events, Government Schemes, Important Summits, International Agreements, etc.
• Awards and Honors: Sports achievements, literature, national/international recognitions, etc.
• Important Appointments and Resignations: Heads of banks, government appointments and resignations, CEOs of prominent companies, etc.
• Books and Authors: Any recent release that caught attention

Tip: Choose a credible source for day-to-day current affairs, either through newspapers, monthly magazines, or online portals.

4. Prepare Static GK Thoroughly

Static GK relates to knowledge that doesn’t change frequently, including:

• Geography: Important rivers, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries
• History: Important historical events, battles, and freedom fighters
• Polity: Amendments in the constitution along with important articles, schedules
• Important Days and Themes: National and international observance days

Tip: Study from a Static GK book or make your notes from assorted books.

5. Monthly Current Affairs Magazines and Yearly Compilations

Monthly current affairs magazines compile all the important news in one place. These magazines also include quizzes for self-practice.
Yearly compilations are useful for revising significant events and awards.

6. Regular Quizzes and Mock Tests

Attempting daily quizzes on current affairs and banking awareness is a good tool to test your accumulated knowledge. You must take Full-length mock tests to understand the exam format and assess how much prepared you are, and what needs to be done to improve more. Therefore, analyze your mock test results well to identify weak areas and work on them.

Check out the summary of everything we’ve discussed above in the table below:

Tip No.	Tips	Key Focus Areas	Additional Notes
1	Understand Exam Pattern	– 40 Questions, 40 Marks	Focus on Banking, Current Affairs, Static GK
		– Banking updates, RBI news, financial terms	Revise major changes regularly
2	Stay Updated with Current Affairs	– Recent national/international events	Use credible sources (newspapers, magazines)
		– Awards, appointments, notable books
3	Thoroughly Prepare Static GK	– Geography, History, Polity, Important Days	Use Static GK books or create personal notes
4	Use Monthly Magazines & Yearly Compilations	– Important news compilation	Includes quizzes for self-practice
5	Practice with Quizzes and Mock Tests	– Daily quizzes on current affairs and banking awareness	Analyze results to identify weaknesses

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