General Awareness questions take very less time to answer. The time can be utilized in scoring in other sections. Since General Awareness is given more weight and RBI has not provided any course or syllabus, it is complicated part of exam. This can be made easier by practicing previous exam papers. Basically this section comprises of:

Current Affairs
Static Affairs
Indian Financial System
Indian Banking System
Monetary Plans
National Institution
Banking Terms

Current Affairs: In present circumstances require up to date information for current affairs. Mainly focus on the current affairs of last three months and be aware of the major happenings of the whole year. Make sure that current events are related to economy and banking section. One should cover Current Affairs on a regular basis revise weekly and once before exam. Many offline and online sources are there for current affairs. This is the largest and the vastest section which includes:-

1.Appointments/Committees: Any appointments like CEO of any big bank or any other financial institution or any committee constituted which might have an impact on the banking industry.
2.Sports: Major events/achievements in Sports at National, International level events.
3.Awards/Film Festivals: awards and functions organized by government other international film festivals/etc.
4.Schemes: Schemes related to banking and finance launched by government.
5.International News/India’s initiatives: Any major happening in the international market and what important initiatives that RBI took in the international sphere with other countries. 6.Reports/Indices: indices and major reports published by various national and international organizations and their inner components.
7.Obituary: The demise of any important celebrity/public figure.

Static Affairs: This section refers to the data/information which will remain static means which will never change in future. This includes

1.Banking History in India
2.Banking/Financial organization/Commission in India such RBI, NABARD, Planning Commission, Finance Commission, World Bank etc. their functioning, CEO, etc.
3.Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Indian banking system perspectives.
4.Full form of Economic/ Financial terms such as GDP, GNP, PPP, HDI, CRR, Inflation-Deflation, Money supply, Open Market Operations, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, Interest Rate in Banks, Mutual Funds, etc. and their concepts
5.Reserves of Foreign Exchange of India
6.Types of Accounts and corresponding interest rates of different accounts in banks
7.Definition, Difference, forms etc. of Non-Banking Financial companies
8.NPA and SARFAESI
9.Companies Bill/Acts, Committees and their legislation, Budget.
10.Banking services
11.BASEL norms
12.Financial Inclusion and various initiatives for it.
13.Abbreviations, terms and their concepts in Banking sector
14.Bank Headquarters
15.FDI limits in different sectors
16.Terms of Export and Import Items
17.Credit rating Agencies: National & International
18.RBI and other banks announcements related to finance and banking industry
19.Business News: Acquisitions, amalgamation/mergers and buyouts.
20.Indian Constitution- read only important Articles.
21.Important Acts of the Banking Sector- Important Banking Acts such as Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881; Indian Trusts Act, 1882; The Bankers ‘Books Evidence Act, 1891; Indian Stamp Act, 1899; The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, The Industrial Finance ;Corporation of India Act, 1948; The Banking Companies (Legal Practitioner Clients’ Accounts) Act, 1949; The Industrial Disputes (Banking and Insurance Companies) Act, 1949; The Banking Regulation (Companies) Rules 1949; The Banking Regulation Act, 1949; The State Financial Corporations Act, 1951; The Reserve Bank of India (Amendment and Misc. Provisions) Act, 1953; etc.



Source for preparing: Source for preparing GK is vast and time is limited so not to waste much time but must cover all topics related to it. There are many sources of general awareness such as GK Today website, PIB website, Newspaper, Speeches of RBI governor, Economic survey; Budget, Macroeconomics NCERT, bankersadda app etc. are few sources for preparing general awareness. For updated general awareness follow a study plan. Listen/watch News for 15-30 minutes on regular basis as this is the best source of ongoing current affairs in India and all around the world., read newspaper (The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times is recommended), make your own notes, give mock tests daily basis (this will let you know the ability and course prepared till date), read different magazines such as Pratiyogia Darpan, Wizards, Chronicle, etc. Newspaper reading is important component for preparing any government or bank exams. How to read newspaper for bank exams is essential for success in comprehension reading and general awareness section. In fact, reading an article in English will help not only to improve vocabulary, but will also the improve reading and questions solving skills. Read at least one newspaper article from each categories every day for better understanding the level of English/English grammar used in the context. Many pupils can say that there is not much time to read newspaper for exams but the newspaper articles are so informative that one cannot cover it in a reasonable amount of time. Be selective in reading newspaper, take newspaper and highlight newspaper articles related to National and International News, Sports, Science and Technology etc., analysis the highlighted article, note heading/title of the article, answer the phrases such as- what, when, where, how, why etc., and give reasons for the answers. Also note important figures and dates of the related day and date. When revision is done focus on these notes for better result. Give one Mock Test every day. This is an important part of time management and part of exam preparation. One should test himself/herself after completing the syllabus as this will let you examine the strategy and will improve skills of time management. A mock test simulates the actual test and the analysis helps to identify strengths and weaknesses, helps to determine speed and accuracy and helps improving on the part need more hardship. Time Management is crucial where there is large number of topics to prepare for. Be aware ‘What should be prepared?’, ‘How to prepare?’ for short and long terms goals make a time-table which will help in timely preparation for the exams. Set goals that can be achieved in the limited timeframe. Be positive and believe in yourself and preparations made. Recall at least 10-15 minutes a quick recap before going off to sleep all that learnt throughout the day. Do some exercises and meditation to improve concentration and avoid taking stress and pressure of competition.