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IBPS Clerk General Awareness Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of General Awareness examined in IBPS Clerk — 3 chapters, 12 topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.
General Awareness syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for General Awareness in IBPS Clerk, not a summary of it.
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Current Affairs
4 topics- National News
- International News
- Sports News
- Awards and Honors
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Banking Awareness
4 topics- Banking Terms
- Banking History
- RBI and Monetary Policy
- Financial Institutions
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Static GK
4 topics- Country Capitals and Currencies
- Important Days
- Books and Authors
- Indian Geography
General Awareness flashcards for IBPS Clerk
19 of 50 cards from the General Awareness deck — real questions with worked answers.
Which annual government report, tabled in Parliament a day before the Union Budget, reviews the state of the Indian economy?
The Economic Survey of India, prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Chief Economic Adviser.
What is the name of India's flagship financial inclusion scheme launched in 2014 to give every household a bank account?
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
Which international body, headquartered in Washington D.C., provides short-term loans to member countries facing balance-of-payments problems?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What does the World Bank arm 'IBRD' stand for?
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
In which format is the ICC Cricket World Cup played, and how often is it held?
The 50-over ODI format, held every four years.
In which sport is the Thomas Cup contested, and for which gender?
Badminton — the Thomas Cup is the men's international team championship (the women's equivalent is the Uber Cup).
What is the highest civilian award of India?
The Bharat Ratna.
What is India's highest honour specifically for achievement in sports?
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna).
For what is the Dronacharya Award given in India?
It is awarded to outstanding coaches in sports and games.
In banking, what does CASA stand for?
Current Account and Savings Account — the low-cost deposits of a bank.
What does NEFT stand for?
National Electronic Funds Transfer — a system that settles fund transfers, now available 24x7.
What is the key difference between RTGS and NEFT?
RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) settles transactions individually and instantly with a minimum of Rs 2 lakh; NEFT has no minimum and traditionally settled in batches.
In banking, what is a Non-Performing Asset (NPA)?
A loan or advance for which principal or interest payment is overdue for 90 days or more.
What does KYC stand for in banking?
Know Your Customer — the process of verifying a customer's identity and address.
When was the Reserve Bank of India established?
1 April 1935; it was nationalised on 1 January 1949.
In which year were 14 major Indian commercial banks first nationalised?
1969 (a second round of 6 banks was nationalised in 1980).
Which was the first bank established in India, founded in 1770?
The Bank of Hindustan, in Calcutta.
What is the Repo Rate?
The rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities.
What is the Reverse Repo Rate?
The rate at which the RBI borrows from commercial banks, absorbing liquidity from the system.
Planning General Awareness for IBPS Clerk
General Awareness is about 20% of the IBPS Clerk syllabus by topic count — 12 of 59 topics, spread over 3 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 9 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Current Affairs (4 topics), Banking Awareness (4 topics), Static GK (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
General Awareness (IBPS Clerk) FAQ
What is in the IBPS Clerk General Awareness syllabus?
General Awareness is split into 3 chapters — Current Affairs, Banking Awareness and Static GK, containing 12 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in General Awareness for IBPS Clerk?
3 chapters. General Awareness accounts for about 20% of the topics in the whole IBPS Clerk syllabus (12 of 59).
How long should I spend on General Awareness for IBPS Clerk?
Budget around 9 hours for a first pass through General Awareness — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 12 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for IBPS Clerk General Awareness?
Yes — a 50-card General Awareness deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.