The General Awareness section of the RBI 2026 examination featured a well-balanced mix of current affairs, banking and financial awareness, static GK, government schemes, international developments, reports and indices, economy, and regulatory updates. A significant number of questions were drawn from recent events between late 2025 and early 2026, with special focus on RBI updates, digital payments, financial institutions, economic reports, and government initiatives. Candidates who regularly followed current affairs along with static concepts from finance and economy found the section manageable and scoring. This exam analysis presents the complete set of memory-based questions to help aspirants understand the difficulty level, important topics, and expected trends for upcoming RBI examinations.
General Awareness – RBI 2026 Exam Analysis | All 80 Questions
1. Which country entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India in December 2025?
A. Bahrain
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Oman
D. United Kingdom
E. UAE
Answer: C. Oman
2. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) in India is operated by which institution?
A. RBI
B. NPCI
C. SEBI
D. IBA
E. PFRDA
Answer: B. National Payments Corporation of India
3. The nickname “Black Cats” is commonly associated with which Indian force?
A. BSF
B. CRPF
C. NSG
D. CISF
E. ITBP
Answer: C. National Security Guard
4. Which fintech company secured approval for an NBFC licence from RBI in April 2026?
A. PhonePe
B. BharatPe
C. MobiKwik
D. Razorpay
E. Instamojo
Answer: C. MobiKwik
MobiKwik Receives RBI NBFC Approval, Set to Enter Digital Lending Space
5. What is the official day observed annually in India to mark GST implementation?
A. 15 August
B. 2 October
C. 1 July
D. 26 January
E. 1 January
Answer: C. 1 July
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6. Regur soil is better known by which name?
A. Red Soil
B. Desert Soil
C. Laterite Soil
D. Black Cotton Soil
E. Alluvial Soil
Answer: D. Black Cotton Soil
7. Which Indian digital maternal healthcare platform expands as “Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care”?
A. JANANI
B. SAKHI
C. SURAKSHA
D. POSHAN
E. JANAAROGYA
Answer: A. JANANI
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India launches JANANI Digital Platform
8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the “Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit” in which city?
A. Amsterdam
B. Oslo
C. Stockholm
D. Budapest
E. Copenhagen
Answer: B. Oslo
PM Modi Receives Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
9. Which country hosts Chabahar Port?
A. UAE
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Iraq
E. Oman
Answer: B. Iran
10. Who serves as the Chairman of India’s 16th Finance Commission?
A. Suman Bery
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Shaktikanta Das
D. Raghuram Rajan
E. Arvind Subramanian
Answer: B. Arvind Panagariya
Sixteenth Finance Commission Submits Report for 2026–31 To President
11. Which day is recognised globally by the United Nations as International Day of Yoga?
A. 5 June
B. 8 June
C. 21 June
D. 23 June
E. 1 July
Answer: C. 21 June
Yoga Mahotsav 2026 Begins 100-Day Countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga
12. Which nation secured the top position in the RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026?
A. Finland
B. Denmark
C. Sweden
D. Norway
E. Netherlands
Answer: D. Norway
Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low in World Press Freedom Index 2026 Report
13. India holds permanent membership in which of these international forums?
A. ASEAN
B. OECD
C. G20
D. UNSC
E. G7
Answer: C. G20
14. The inaugural game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was conducted at:
A. Eden Gardens
B. Sydney Cricket Ground
C. Melbourne Cricket Ground
D. Newlands
E. Lord’s
Answer: C. Melbourne Cricket Ground
15. Which payments bank had its licence cancelled by RBI due to supervisory concerns?
A. Airtel Payments Bank
B. Paytm Payments Bank
C. Jio Payments Bank
D. Fino Payments Bank
E. India Post Payments Bank
Answer: B. Paytm Payments Bank
RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence, Cites Regulatory Non-Compliance
16. Gross National Income (GNI), as calculated under the World Bank Atlas method, is expressed in:
A. Yen
B. SDR
C. Euro
D. US Dollar
E. Pound Sterling
Answer: D. US Dollar
17. Which bank won the National Award for exceptional performance in the SHG Bank Linkage Programme (2024–25)?
A. SBI
B. Canara Bank
C. Karnataka Grameena Bank
D. Indian Bank
E. PNB
Answer: C. Karnataka Grameena Bank
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18. Which cricketer became co-owner of Dublin’s franchise in the European T20 Premier League?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Rahul Dravid
C. Virat Kohli
D. MS Dhoni
E. Sourav Ganguly
Answer: B. Rahul Dravid
19. Which regions are officially recognised as biodiversity hotspots connected to India?
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Himalayas
C. Andaman & Nicobar
D. North-East Region
E. All of these
Answer: E. All of these
20. Which bank introduced India’s first UPI-linked overdraft facility for verified women SHG members?
A. SBI
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Bank of India
D. Bank of Baroda
E. Canara Bank
Answer: D. Bank of Baroda
21. Which institution released the report titled “Moving Towards Effective City Governments: A Framework for Million-Plus Cities”?
A. RBI
B. Finance Commission
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D. NITI Aayog
E. National Institute of Urban Affairs
Answer: D. NITI Aayog
22. Which public sector bank entered into an MoU with the GeM portal in April 2026 to improve financial accessibility for sellers?
A. Canara Bank
B. Union Bank of India
C. Punjab National Bank
D. SBI
E. Bank of Baroda
Answer: C. Punjab National Bank
23. Which organisation announced a USD 70 billion initiative aimed at strengthening digital and energy infrastructure across Asia-Pacific by 2035?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. Asian Development Bank
D. New Development Bank
E. AIIB
Answer: C. Asian Development Bank
24. What is the minimum transaction amount required for RTGS transactions in India?
A. ₹50,000
B. ₹1 lakh
C. No minimum limit
D. ₹2 lakh
E. ₹10,000
Answer: D. ₹2 lakh
25. Identify the correct statement regarding stock brokerage firms registered with SEBI.
A. Only Groww operates in equity brokerage
B. Angel One is not SEBI registered
C. Zerodha is excluded from equity trading
D. Motilal Oswal is not a brokerage platform
E. All listed options operate in the equity segment
Answer: E. All of the above
26. Which among the following digital assistants/chatbots is associated with Indian e-commerce or digital service platforms?
A. Maya
B. Ask Disha
C. Alexa
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer: D. All of these
27. Match the organisations with their correct functions:
| Organisation | Function |
|---|---|
| SIDBI | MSME Development |
| EXIM Bank | Export Finance |
| PFRDA | Pension Regulation |
Choose the correct code:
A. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
B. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
C. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
D. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
E. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
Answer: A. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
28. Under Income-tax Rules, 2026, which form has been redesignated as Form 130?
A. Form 18
B. Form 20
C. Form 17
D. Form 16
E. Form 19
Answer: D. Form 16
29. State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) includes participation from which institutions?
A. NABARD
B. RBI
C. Regional Rural Banks
D. State Cooperative Banks
E. All of the above
Answer: E. All of the above
30. In which country were QR Codes originally invented?
A. China
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. United States
E. United Kingdom
Answer: B. Japan
31. RBI launched which portal to simplify approval procedures under FEMA?
A. Prarambh
B. Prabal
C. Pravaah
D. Pragati
E. Pravesh
Answer: C. Pravaah
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32. To maintain an active Public Provident Fund (PPF) account, what is the minimum yearly contribution?
A. ₹1,000
B. ₹200
C. ₹500
D. ₹5,000
E. ₹10,000
Answer: C. ₹500
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33. Which NPCI payment solution supports offline fund transfers without internet and permits transactions up to ₹500?
A. UPI Lite
B. UPI Circle
C. UPI Lite X
D. UPI Global
E. UPI Help
Answer: C. UPI Lite X
RBI, NPCI Introduce Credit Lines On UPI, Conversational Payments
34. RBI launched “Mission Saksham” in April 2026 to strengthen resilience and governance in which banking category?
A. Public Sector Banks
B. Urban Cooperative Banks
C. State Cooperative Banks
D. Small Finance Banks
E. All banks
Answer: B. Urban Cooperative Banks
RBI Launches Mission SAKSHAM to Enhance Governance in Urban Co-operative Banks
35. Which among these countries lies along the Pacific Ocean coastline?
A. South Africa
B. Maldives
C. Australia
D. Austria
E. Myanmar
Answer: C. Australia
36. Which commodity’s export was restricted by India until September 2026 to stabilise domestic supply?
A. Rice
B. Cotton
C. Sugar
D. Wheat
E. Maize
Answer: C. Sugar
India Imposes Immediate Ban on Sugar Exports Until September 2026
37. What is the official digital version of India’s currency issued by RBI called?
A. e-currency
B. e-DigiRupee
C. e-money
D. e-Rupee
E. e-digital currency
Answer: D. e-Rupee
RBI e-Rupee: How to Use India’s Central Bank Digital Currency
38. Which option is NOT included in India’s foreign exchange reserves?
A. SDRs
B. Reserve Tranche Position with IMF
C. Gold reserves held by RBI
D. Silver and gold holdings with World Bank
E. Foreign Currency Assets
Answer: D. Silver and gold holdings with World Bank
39. Which index serves as the benchmark of the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
A. NSE 40
B. Sensex 50
C. Nifty 50
D. NSE 30
E. Sensex 40
Answer: C. Nifty 50
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40. According to the Ministry of Finance, what was the credit growth recorded by Scheduled Commercial Banks in FY 2025–26?
A. 13.6%
B. 10.6%
C. 18.4%
D. 15.9%
E. 12.2%
Answer: D. 15.9%
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41. Which location in India is popularly referred to as the “Diamond Mine of India”?
A. Golconda
B. Hutti
C. Panna
D. Kolar
E. Jharia
Answer: C. Panna
42. Which flagship programme of the Government of India focuses specifically on strengthening rural road connectivity?
A. PM Jan Dhan Yojana
B. PM Gram Sadak Yojana
C. PM Ujjwala Yojana
D. PM Awas Yojana
E. MGNREGA
Answer: B. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
43. Match the personalities with their major contributions:
| Personality | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Homi J. Bhabha | Nuclear Programme |
| M. S. Swaminathan | Green Revolution |
| Verghese Kurien | White Revolution |
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
B. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
C. 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
D. 1-C, 2-B, 3-A
E. 1-A, 2-C, 3-B
Answer: A. 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
44. India’s first underwater museum has been established in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Odisha
E. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Maharashtra
India’s First Underwater Museum to Be Built Around INS Guldar in Maharashtra
45. DIGIPIN introduced in India consists of how many characters?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. 4
Answer: C. 10 digits
India Post Launches ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’ to Modernise Address Infrastructure
46. Which Indian species moved into the “Near Threatened” category of the IUCN Red List in 2025?
A. Indian Blackbuck
B. Indian Pangolin
C. Indian Roller
D. Indian Peafowl
E. Indian Sarus Crane
Answer: C. Indian Roller
47. Which judicial digital initiative was introduced to unify judicial administration records across district and panchayat systems?
A. One Case One Justice
B. One Case One Portal
C. One Case One Data
D. One Case One Record
E. One Case One System
Answer: C. One Case One Data
What Is ‘One Case One Data’? The New Reform of Supreme Court Explained
48. Who authored the book “M. S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India”?
A. Arundhati Roy
B. Shashi Tharoor
C. Priyambada Jayakumar
D. Amitabh Desai
E. Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer: C. Priyambada Jayakumar
M.S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India By Priyambada Jayakumar
49. Which of the following are recognised as strategic pillars under Utkarsh 2026?
A. Effective Technology
B. Competitive Markets
C. Robust Regulation
D. Global India
E. All of these
Answer: E. All of the Above
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50. Which Indian territory created a Guinness World Record for underwater unfurling of the national flag in May 2026?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
E. Odisha
Answer: D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
India Sets Guinness Record with Largest Underwater Tricolour at Radhanagar Beach
51. Who assumed office as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of India?
A. R. Hari Kumar
B. Krishna Swaminathan
C. Sanjay Vatsayan
D. N. S. Raja Subramani
E. Dinesh K. Tripathi
Answer: B. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Takes Charge as 27th Chief of Naval Staff
52. According to the Financial Stability Report, increasing fintech-led personal lending to youth may create concern because:
A. Loans are government guaranteed
B. Borrowing is legally restricted
C. Multi-lender exposure may affect repayment ability
D. Fintech firms cannot lend
E. Collateral is unnecessary
Answer: C. Multi-lender exposure may weaken repayment capacity
53. Which statement regarding Padma Awards is incorrect?
I. Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours
II. The committee is formed by the President of India
III. Self-nomination is permitted
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
D. I and III only
E. II and III only
Answer: E. Only II and III
54. Regarding Census 2027, which statements are correct?
- Self-enumeration is introduced for the first time
- Caste data collection is included in Phase II
- Transgender inclusion is happening for the first time
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
E. 3 only
Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
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55. Identify the incorrectly matched country–currency pair:
A. Japan – Yen
B. China – Yuan
C. Switzerland – Swiss Franc
D. Saudi Arabia – Riyal
E. United Kingdom – Euro
Answer: E. United Kingdom – Euro
56. Which book written by Yáng Shuangzi won the International Booker Prize 2026?
A. The Silent Orchard
B. The Director
C. Taiwan Travelogue
D. She Who Remains
E. The Nights Are Quiet in Tehra
Answer: C. Taiwan Travelogue
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57. Match the dams and rivers correctly:
| Dam | River |
|---|---|
| Tehri | Bhagirathi |
| Bhakra Nangal | Sutlej |
| Hirakud | Mahanadi |
A. P-II; Q-III; R-I
B. P-I; Q-II; R-III
C. P-III; Q-I; R-II
D. P-II; Q-I; R-III
E. P-III; Q-II; R-I
Answer: A. P-II; Q-III; R-I
58. Which President of India also served as President of the Indian National Congress during the freedom movement?
A. V. V. Giri
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
D. Pratibha Patil
E. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Answer: B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
59. R. Vaishali defeated Kateryna Lagno in the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. Kateryna Lagno represents:
A. Armenia
B. Russia
C. Ukraine
D. Belarus
E. China
Answer: B. Russia
60. The Centre for HR Information Systems, Research and Analytics in Governance for Indian Railways was inaugurated in:
A. Pune
B. Hyderabad
C. Delhi
D. Secunderabad
E. Nashik
Answer: B. Hyderabad
Indian Railways Launches CHIRAG Centre in Hyderabad to Modernise HR Governance with AI
61. Which company was among the four entities that acquired an equity stake in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2026?
A. Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.
B. Reliance Industries Ltd.
C. Aditya Birla Group
D. Mahindra Group
E. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Answer: C. Aditya Birla Group
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62. Which of the following is recognised as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?
A. Right to reserve cultural heritage
B. Right to safeguard public property
C. Right to information
D. Right to property
E. Right to safeguard national interest
Answer: C. Right to Information
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63. Identify the incorrect statement related to the Mughal Empire.
A. Akbar was Humayun’s son
B. Bahadur Shah Zafar II was the last Mughal emperor
C. Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India
D. Taj Mahal was built in memory of Noor Jahan
E. None of these
Answer: D. Taj Mahal was built in memory of Noor Jahan
64. Which statements correctly describe India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?
I. Built on open and interoperable platforms
II. Enables inclusive access to services at scale
III. Aadhaar, UPI and DigiLocker are examples
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I and III only
D. I, II and III
E. Only I
Answer: D. I, II and III
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65. Which statements regarding the Aravalli region are correct?
I. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of Aravalli
II. Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland saltwater lake
III. Mount Abu lies in Rajasthan
A. Only I
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
E. Only 2
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
66. As defined by the IMF, Geoeconomic Fragmentation (GEF) refers to:
A. Expansion of unrestricted global trade
B. Economic impact caused by geopolitical tensions
C. Promotion of labour mobility
D. Capital account liberalisation
E. Economic integration through cooperation
Answer: B. Economic performance affected by geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts
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67. According to the JM Financial Hurun India Unlisted Gems 2026 report, which company ranked as India’s most valuable unlisted company?
A. Serum Institute of India
B. Dream11
C. OYO Rooms
D. Reliance Retail
E. Razorpay
Answer: D. Reliance Retail
68. Vijay Ghat in Delhi is dedicated to which former Prime Minister of India?
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. Morarji Desai
E. Rajiv Gandhi
Answer: C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
69. Which Indian fort is famous for possessing the world’s second-longest continuous wall after the Great Wall of China?
A. Chittorgarh Fort
B. Mehrangarh Fort
C. Golconda Fort
D. Kumbhalgarh Fort
E. Gwalior Fort
Answer: D. Kumbhalgarh Fort
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70. Which ancient Indian text is considered a structured work on governance and political economy?
A. Manusmriti
B. Rajatarangini
C. Mahabharata
D. Ashtadhyayi
E. Arthashastra
Answer: E. Arthashastra
71. Which iconic monument stands along the banks of the Narmada River in Gujarat?
A. Statue of Equality
B. Statue of Prosperity
C. Adiyogi Statue
D. Statue of Unity
E. Jatayu Earth’s Center
Answer: D. Statue of Unity
72. India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle was released in:
A. Ranthambore National Park
B. Jim Corbett National Park
C. Valmiki National Park
D. Kaziranga National Park
E. Dudhwa National Park
Answer: D. Kaziranga National Park
India’s First Satellite Tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle Released in Kaziranga
73. CTBC Bank inaugurated a branch at GIFT City in Gujarat in May 2026. This bank belongs to:
A. Singapore
B. China
C. Taiwan
D. South Korea
E. Japan
Answer: C. Taiwan
74. Which country among the following continues to remain a member of OPEC?
A. Ecuador
B. Angola
C. Qatar
D. Algeria
E. Gabon
Answer: D. Algeria
75. One of India’s banknote printing presses is situated in which city?
A. Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Nashik
D. Kolkata
E. Dewas
Answer: C. Nashik
SPMCIL opens new bank note printing lines at Nashik and Dewas
76. The term “Brexit” refers to:
A. Britain adopting Euro currency
B. UK joining the EU
C. UK withdrawing from the European Union
D. Expansion of EU into Britain
E. Formation of a European military alliance
Answer: C. The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union
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77. Which of the following personalities has NOT received the Bharat Ratna?
A. Lata Mangeshkar
B. Mother Teresa
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Chaudhary Charan Singh
E. Asha Bhosle
Answer: E. Asha Bhosle
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78. In India’s monetary history, “Frozen Series” refers to:
A. Notes withdrawn through demonetisation
B. Banknotes permanently discontinued
C. Currency issued during transition from Dominion to Republic
D. Coins preserved for museums
E. Foreign currency reserves
Answer: C. Currency issued during India’s transition from Dominion status to a Republic
79. Which institution listed below does NOT function under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare?
A. ICAR
B. CACP
C. NDDB
D. Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage
E. ICMR
Answer: E. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
80. Which organisation oversees agricultural research activities in India?
A. ICMR
B. ICAR
C. NABARD
D. CACP
E. NDDB
Answer: B. ICAR
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