Do you want to score 60+ marks in the General Awareness section of the upcoming RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 2024? Many candidates consider the General Awareness section to be the most difficult section, because its lengthy syllabus. However, if the preparation is done keeping the latest syllabus in mind with the right strategy, and the current affairs of the past 6 months before the exam are thoroughly covered, then nobody can stop you from fetching maximum marks in it. Candidates who want to achieve a 60+ score will also have to focus on the banking and financial awareness section, which is the backbone of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam’s General Awareness section. Don’t forget that RBI Grade B Phase 1 will be conducted on September 8, 2024. This gives you about 3 weeks to master the General Awareness section. In this blog, we will discuss the proven tips and tricks that can help you boost your overall score.
In RBI Grade B Phase 1 2024 exam’s General Awareness section, you will be asked 80 questions worth 80 marks. You will have a total of 25 minutes to answer these questions. So, time management plays a very important role here. This is a vast section that tests candidates’ knowledge on various topics like economics, finance, and current affairs. To fully benefit from this section, you need to thoroughly cover all the topics given in the table below. The better you cover these topics, the higher your chances of scoring 60+ marks in General Awareness will be.
| General Awareness Syllabus | |
| National | State |
| Government Schemes | Agriculture & Farmer Welfare |
| Defence | MOU |
| International | Reports & Indices |
| Banking & Economy | GDP |
| Budget & Economic Survey | Appointments |
| Important Days | Awards |
| Sports | Books/Obituary/Disaster |
| Static GK/ Miscellaneous |
If you want to score 60+ marks in General Awareness, you need to set a target score of 60+ in your mind while practicing. You must aim to practice solving questions quickly and with accuracy. For this practice, mock tests can be very helpful. Remember that to prepare well for this section, you need to cover PIB, government schemes, financial current affairs, RBI circulars and updates, reports, static GK, and RBI notifications very smartly.
Given below are some proven tips that can help you score 60+ in General Awareness section:
Before preparing for general awareness, you need to know that it includes Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Economic and Financial Awareness, and Static General Knowledge. In current affairs, you will be asked questions on events from the past 6 months. So, you have to properly cover national and international news, sports and events, government schemes, awards, and summits. In banking awareness, you need to thoroughly cover concepts like the Indian financial system, RBI policies, banking terms, monetary plans, and banking regulations. On the other hand, in economic and financial awareness, you should cover topics like inflation, GDP growth rates, financial institutions, the union budget, and important reports very well. Lastly, we come to static general knowledge. In this, you have to cover topics like national institutions, important days, and geography. However, this area is usually not given much emphasis in preparation.
Since current affairs are very important, thoroughly revise the current affairs of the last 3 to 6 months. Make full use of reliable newspapers, monthly magazines, and online platforms. Prepare the basics of banking and financial awareness well. Go through RBI’s banking terms, its functions, and its monetary policy thoroughly. Create short notes in a rough copy or diary and write down the important points, and revise them repeatedly. Along with current affairs, also keep an eye on economic development. Read all important reports and updates related to the Indian economy thoroughly. Cover topics related to the Indian financial system and national institutions well. Questions related to these topics frequently appear in exams. Lastly, take as many weekly quizzes as possible on current affairs and banking awareness so that you can assess your progress. If you do this regularly, you will notice continuous improvement in yourself.
Take as many RBI Grade B Phase 1 mock tests as possible and focus on general awareness questions. Understand your performance thoroughly and identify what your weaknesses are. Make every effort to eliminate those weaknesses, and repeat this practice. Along with this, revise all the important topics and pay extra attention to current affairs and banking awareness. Also, remember that questions from the last few weeks can also be asked, so stay fully updated on recent developments.
You can and will remember all the information well via good revision. To revise effectively, you can follow these 3 common points:
Don’t forget, practice and revision are what will lead you to success. This is the difference between ordinary students and toppers. Toppers eliminate their weaknesses and further strengthen their strong points. You need to do just that.
Read and go through all the study resources that have provided students with good results. Master Current Affairs by reading daily newspapers like The Hindu, Mint, and Economic Times, etc. Plus, follow monthly magazines like Banking Services Chronicle (BSC), Pratiyogita Darpan, etc. Also, follow online platforms that offer daily quizzes and summaries of current affairs. To master, Banking and Financial Awareness, follow RBI’s official website and circulars for genuine updates.
You should regularly take RBI Grade B 2024 mock tests to understand the real conditions you’ll have to be in. Trough mock tests practice, you can measure your speed and accuracy. They will help you understand the types of situations or difficulties you might face during the exam. This wil train you to handle various types of questions and topics in advance. So, try to take as many mock tests as possible and do not skip them. Additionally, solve previous year’s question papers. You will gain a clear understanding of the types of questions asked in the exam by practicing both mock tests and previous years question papers.
A good strategy and dedication can undoubtedly help you achieve a score of 60+ in the General Awareness section of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. You just need to focus on all the important areas that we have discussed above. Along with this, you should also practice daily and stay updated with current affairs. Don’t forget that to succeed in this section, you need speed and accuracy. And you can only achieve it through regular practice. By following this approach, you will be able to give your best in the exam and achieve your goals effectively.
There are 80 questions in the General Awareness section.
You have 25 minutes to answer the questions.
You need to focus on current affairs, banking & financial awareness, and static general knowledge.
Revise current affairs, practice with mock tests, and review important reports and updates.
Use newspapers like The Hindu, magazines like Banking Services Chronicle (BSC), and RBI’s official website for updates.
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