What are the topics covered in the general awareness section of the sy...
Topics covered in the General Awareness section of the IBPS PO Exam:
1. Current Affairs:
- National and International News
- Sports
- Awards and Honors
- Summits and Conferences
- Appointments
- Books and Authors
- Important Days and Dates
2. Banking Awareness:
- History of Banking
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and its Functions
- Banking Terms and Abbreviations
- Banking Regulations and Acts
- Types of Banks and their Functions
- Types of Accounts and their Features
- Monetary Policy and its Tools
- Financial Inclusion
- Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
- Basel Norms
- Banking Ombudsman Scheme
3. Economic Awareness:
- Indian Economy and its Structure
- Economic Planning in India
- Five-Year Plans
- Budget and Fiscal Policy
- Indian Tax System
- Inflation and Deflation
- Poverty and Unemployment
- Economic Reforms and Liberalization
- International Economic Organizations (IMF, World Bank, etc.)
- Indian and Global Economic Indicators
4. Static Awareness:
- Indian Constitution and its Features
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Indian History and Culture
- Geography of India and World
- Indian Art, Music, and Dance Forms
- Important National and International Organizations
- Indian States and their Capitals
- Census and Demographics
- Environmental Issues and Conservation
5. Science and Technology:
- Basic Concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Recent Developments and Discoveries in Science
- Technology and its Applications
- Space Science and Research Organizations
- Computer and Internet Basics
- Recent Trends in Information Technology
6. Miscellaneous:
- Indian Constitution and its Amendments
- Awards and Honors in the Field of Science, Sports, etc.
- Important Government Schemes and Programs
- Government Policies and Initiatives
- International Relations and Agreements
- Social Issues and Welfare Programs
- Indian Democracy and Elections
It is important for candidates to stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, magazines, and online sources. They should also refer to banking and economic awareness books, previous year question papers, and online study materials to prepare well for the General Awareness section of the IBPS PO Exam.