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IBPS Clerk General Awareness Syllabus

The General Awareness syllabus for IBPS Clerk in full: 3 chapters and 12 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Awareness flashcards with answers.

3Chapters
12Topics
50Flashcards

General Awareness syllabus: all 3 chapters

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.

  1. Current Affairs

     4 topics
    • National News
    • International News
    • Sports News
    • Awards and Honors

  2. Banking Awareness

     4 topics
    • Banking Terms
    • Banking History
    • RBI and Monetary Policy
    • Financial Institutions

  3. Static GK

     4 topics
    • Country Capitals and Currencies
    • Important Days
    • Books and Authors
    • Indian Geography

IBPS Clerk General Awareness flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. What does the World Bank arm 'IBRD' stand for?

    International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. What is the highest civilian award of India?

    The Bharat Ratna.

  8. What is India's highest honour specifically for achievement in sports?

    The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna).

  9. For what is the Dronacharya Award given in India?

    It is awarded to outstanding coaches in sports and games.

  10. In banking, what does CASA stand for?

    Current Account and Savings Account — the low-cost deposits of a bank.

  11. What does NEFT stand for?

    National Electronic Funds Transfer — a system that settles fund transfers, now available 24x7.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. What does KYC stand for in banking?

    Know Your Customer — the process of verifying a customer's identity and address.

  15. When was the Reserve Bank of India established?

    1 April 1935; it was nationalised on 1 January 1949.

  16. In which year were 14 major Indian commercial banks first nationalised?

    1969 (a second round of 6 banks was nationalised in 1980).

  17. Which was the first bank established in India, founded in 1770?

    The Bank of Hindustan, in Calcutta.

  18. What is the Repo Rate?

    The rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities.

  19. What is the Reverse Repo Rate?

    The rate at which the RBI borrows from commercial banks, absorbing liquidity from the system.

  20. What is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

    The percentage of a bank's net demand and time liabilities that it must keep as cash reserves with the RBI.

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  1. What is the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)?

    The minimum percentage of net demand and time liabilities a bank must maintain in liquid assets like cash, gold, or government securities.

  2. Which body decides India's policy interest rates, and how many members does it have?

    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI, with 6 members — 3 from the RBI (including the Governor) and 3 nominated by the government.

  3. What is India's medium-term CPI inflation target under the flexible inflation targeting framework?

    4%, with a tolerance band of +/- 2% (i.e., 2% to 6%).

  4. What does NABARD stand for and what is its primary role?

    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development — the apex institution for rural and agricultural credit.

  5. What does SIDBI stand for?

    Small Industries Development Bank of India — the principal institution for financing MSMEs.

  6. Which body regulates the securities and stock markets in India?

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

  7. Which body regulates the insurance sector in India?

    The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

  8. What are the capital and currency of Japan?

    Capital: Tokyo; Currency: Japanese Yen.

  9. What are the capital and currency of Australia?

    Capital: Canberra; Currency: Australian Dollar.

  10. What are the capital and currency of Switzerland?

    Capital: Bern; Currency: Swiss Franc.

  11. What are the capital and currency of Bangladesh?

    Capital: Dhaka; Currency: Taka.

  12. What are the capital and currency of Saudi Arabia?

    Capital: Riyadh; Currency: Saudi Riyal.

  13. What are the capital and currency of Russia?

    Capital: Moscow; Currency: Russian Ruble.

  14. On what date is World Health Day observed each year?

    7 April.

  15. On what date is International Yoga Day observed?

    21 June.

  16. What does 5 June mark internationally?

    World Environment Day.

  17. On what date is National Education Day observed in India, and in whose honour?

    11 November, in honour of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

  18. What does India's Republic Day on 26 January commemorate?

    The coming into force of the Constitution of India in 1950.

  19. Who wrote the book 'Wings of Fire'?

    Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (with Arun Tiwari).

  20. Who authored 'The Discovery of India'?

    Jawaharlal Nehru.

  21. Who wrote 'Gitanjali', which won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?

    Rabindranath Tagore.

  22. Who authored 'Indomitable: A Working Woman's Notes on Life, Work and Leadership'?

    Arundhati Bhattacharya, former Chairperson of the State Bank of India.

  23. Which is the longest river in India?

    The Ganga (Ganges).

  24. Which is the highest mountain peak entirely within India?

    Kangchenjunga, in Sikkim.

  25. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

    Gujarat.

  26. Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?

    Eight: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  27. Which is the largest Indian state by area?

    Rajasthan.

  28. What body of water separates India from Sri Lanka?

    The Palk Strait (and the Gulf of Mannar).

  29. Which line forms the India-Pakistan boundary, demarcated in 1947?

    The Radcliffe Line.

  30. What is the purpose of India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016?

    It provides a time-bound process for resolving the insolvency of companies and individuals to maximise asset value.

IBPS Clerk General Awareness FAQ

What is in the IBPS Clerk General Awareness syllabus?

IBPS Clerk General Awareness is split into 3 chapters: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness and Static GK. Together they contain 12 topics.

How many chapters are in IBPS Clerk General Awareness?

3 chapters, containing 12 topics. The largest chapter is Current Affairs, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for IBPS Clerk General Awareness?

Yes — a 50-card General Awareness deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.