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.

Number of Questions Asked from Each GA Topic in the RBI Grade B 2024 Exam

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Detailed Topic-wise Breakdown 2024 Phase-1(Total: 80 Questions)

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

Summary Table by Major Categories

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%

Key Observations

Highest Weightage Topics:

  1. Banking & Financial Regulations (25%) – Maximum focus on RBI guidelines, monetary policy, and banking operations
  2. Government Schemes (17.5%) – Recent budget announcements and policy implementations
  3. Current Affairs (17.5%) – Corporate appointments, international developments
  4. Economic Statistics (17.5%) – Index rankings, survey reports, economic indicators

Medium Weightage Topics:

  1. International Organizations (11.25%) – Trade agreements, global bodies
  2. Constitutional & Legal (6.25%) – Acts, constitutional provisions, legal frameworks

Lower Weightage Topics:

  1. Sports & Awards (3.75%) – Olympic achievements, recognitions
  2. Science & Technology (1.25%) – Space missions, technological developments

Pattern Analysis:

  • 75% of questions come from core banking and economic topics
  • Heavy emphasis on recent RBI circulars and policy changes
  • Current affairs focused on last 12-18 months
  • Numerical precision required in most answers
  • Application-based questions rather than theoretical concepts

RBI Grade B – General Awareness PYQ Analysis (2019–2024)

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

Key 2024 Takeaways (based on your mapping):

  • RBI & Banking Regulations dominated the paper (20/80 questions → 25% weightage).
  • Schemes & Budget (14 Qs) and Current Affairs (14 Qs) carried equal weight, showing importance of consistent CA revision.
  • Reports/Indices surged in importance (14 Qs), compared to very low numbers in 2019–2022.
  • Sports/Awards had minimal weight (3 Qs).
  • International Organizations contributed 9 Qs, making them highly relevant.
  • Miscellaneous (science/space/tech) saw very little weight in 2024 (only 1 Q).
Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

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