RBI Grade B – General Awareness PYQ Analysis (2019–2024)
The General Awareness (GA) section in the RBI Grade B Phase I exam holds the highest weightage of 80 marks, making it a true game-changer for aspirants. Unlike Quant or Reasoning, GA demands consistent preparation and revision of current affairs, RBI notifications, economic data, and government schemes from the last 3–5 months.
Our PYQ analysis (2019–2024) reveals that nearly 75% of GA questions are rooted in core banking, finance, and economic topics, especially RBI guidelines, schemes, reports, and current affairs. A noticeable trend in 2024 was the sharp rise in questions from Reports & Indices and RBI/Banking Regulations, while areas like Sports & Awards and Science & Technology carried minimal weightage.
This detailed topic-wise breakdown will help you understand which areas deserve maximum focus, how the exam pattern has evolved, and where to prioritize your revision for maximum score boost.
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| Topic Category | Subtopic | Count |
|---|---|---|
| RBI & Banking Regulations | RBI Guidelines & Policies | 20 |
| Government Schemes & Policies | Central Schemes & Budget | 14 |
| Current Affairs & Recent Events | Appointments & International | 14 |
| Economic Data & Statistics | Reports & Indices | 14 |
| Sports & Awards | Olympics & Recognition | 3 |
| Constitutional & Legal | Acts & Constitutional Provisions | 5 |
| International Organizations | Global Bodies & Agreements | 9 |
| Miscellaneous | Science, Technology & Others | 1 |
| Major Topic Category | Number of Questions | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Banking & Financial Regulations | 20 | 25.0% |
| Government Schemes & Policies | 14 | 17.5% |
| Current Affairs & Recent Events | 14 | 17.5% |
| Economic Data & Statistics | 14 | 17.5% |
| International Organizations & Trade | 9 | 11.25% |
| Constitutional & Legal Framework | 5 | 6.25% |
| Sports & Awards | 3 | 3.75% |
| Miscellaneous (Science & Technology) | 1 | 1.25% |
| TOTAL | 80 | 100% |
| Topic | 2024 (80 Qs) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBI & Banking Regulations / Guidelines | 20 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Government Schemes & Budget Policies | 14 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Current Affairs & Recent Events | 14 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 46 |
| Economic Data, Reports & Statistics | 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Sports & Awards | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Constitutional & Legal | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| International Organizations & Agreements | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Miscellaneous (Science, Tech, Others) | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Total Questions | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
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