IBPS PO - General, Economy/Banking Awareness Practice Exam

IBPS PO - General, Economy/Banking Awareness

The General, Economy & Banking Awareness section in the IBPS PO Mains exam assesses how well you understand everyday financial and economic happenings. It quizzes you on topics like central bank policies, financial terminologies, economic trends, government schemes, and basic economic indicators—all designed to measure your awareness of how the banking world and the economy work.

Think of this section as your daily financial news decoder. Whether it's changes in interest rates, RBI circulars, new banking initiatives, or updates on the economy—this part ensures you're not just prepared for the exam, but also ready for conversations and decisions that happen in real banking scenarios.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Aspiring IBPS Probationary Officers
• Entry-level candidates in banking or financial services
• Professionals in roles like branch operations or financial service advisory

Skills Required

• Curiosity about current economic and banking developments
• Ability to remember and apply financial and economic facts
• Interest in policy changes, banking systems, and economic indicators

Knowledge Gained

• Clarity on central bank policies, RBI tools, and banking terms
• Familiarity with economic trends, government schemes, and static GK
• Confidence in discussing financial topics in interviews or at workplace

Course Outline

The IBPS PO - General, Economy/Banking Awareness Exam covers the following topics -

1. Financial & Banking Awareness

• RBI circulars and key reports
• Payment systems (UPI, NEFT, RTGS, etc.)
• Banking terminology and emerging banking trends

2. Economic Awareness

• Economic indicators: GDP, inflation, deficits
• Government financial schemes, Budget, Economic Survey
• Monetary policy elements (repo rate, CRR, SLR)

3. Current Affairs & Static General Knowledge

• News in banking: mergers, appointments, international summits
• Static GK: bank headquarters, currencies, financial institutions