The General Awareness (GA) section in the IBPS PO Mains 2025 exam is a crucial and often high-scoring part of the paper. Aspirants who stay updated with current affairs, banking awareness, and static GK have a strong advantage in this section. In this blog, we will present a complete list of GA questions that have been asked (memory-based and confirmed), insights into trends, how to prepare, and strategies to maximize your score.
Basic Info & Exam Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | IBPS PO Mains 2025 |
| GA Section Name | General Awareness / Economy / Banking / Static GK |
| Number of Questions | ~ 35 questions (varies by exam) |
| Marks Allocated | Usually ~ 50 marks |
| Time Allotted | ~ 25 minutes for GA section |
| Topics Covered | Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking & Financial Awareness, Economy, Static General Knowledge |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Moderate-High, depending on how many questions are from “new” topics |
Complete List of Asked GA Questions (IBPS PO Mains & Related Exams)
Below is a compiled list of General Awareness / Bank / Economy / Static GK questions that have been asked in IBPS PO Mains (or in similar banking PO mains exams) in recent years. Some of these are memory-based, some are confirmed through multiple sources. Use them for your revision and topic-wise practice.
Note: Not all of these will necessarily appear in every shift, but covering them will give you a strong edge.
- Human Development Index comprises literacy rate, life expectancy at birth and (A) national income per head in US dollars
- What does the quaternary sector imply? (A) Research and development activities
- Questions on major government schemes (e.g., PM schemes, welfare programs)
- Banking regulatory terms like CRR, SLR, Repo Rate, etc.
- Recent RBI monetary policy changes
- Questions on operating limits like WMA limits, bulk deposit limits
- International organizations: e.g., INTERPOL, IMF, etc.
- Awards and honors (Nobel, national awards)
- Important statistics: e.g., India’s GDP, inflation rate, current account deficit
- Questions about digital banking / fintech, new banking initiatives
- Static GK: Capitals, currencies, world rankings
- Regulatory bodies: SEBI, NABARD, etc.
- MoUs, international agreements, summits
- Name of defense exercises (e.g. Vajra Prahar, Operation Brahma)
- Banking mergers and acquisitions
- Financial inclusion, priority sector lending
- Sustainable energy, climate topics (green hydrogen mission etc.)
- India’s ranking in global indices (HDI, innovation index)
- Questions about new national portals or digital initiatives
- Questions related to NBFC paid-up capital, net-owned funds
- Static GK questions about geography, dams, capitals
- Schemes about agriculture, fishery (e.g. PM Matsya Yojana)
- New technological developments (e.g. 3D printed rocket engine)
- Banking fees / ATM withdrawal charges
- IDTMS “T” meaning in some finance or digital term
- CGAR percentage in banks
- Innovation Index or global rankings
- Questions on company partnerships with government (e.g. BharatPe)
- ISO year, standard revisions
- Certificate of Deposit – minimum / maximum limit
- NCAER “A” what is?
- Project Nexus, Digital Fraud Victim term
- Questions on Obituaries / Scientist / Awards
- Crude oil, energy sector, OPEC developments
- Fiscal policy / budget highlights / national debt / bond issues
And many more based on trending current affairs and financial news.
Trends & Insights from Recent Exams
- In the IBPS PO Mains 2025 / proximate GA sets, about 60–70% of questions tend to come from Banking & Financial Awareness + Current Affairs.
- Static GK has fewer questions (8–10) but they are easier to score if revised well.
- Many questions are recent — about the last 3–6 months of news, government schemes, banking policy changes.
- Few tricky ones come from cross-topic or combination topics: e.g. combining economic data + scheme names + year.
How to Use This Question List for Your Prep
- Topic-wise Practice
Divide this list by topics (Banking, Economy, Static GK, Schemes, Awards, etc.). Practice in blocks so your weak areas get more revision. - Daily Current Affairs Integration
For every new news, see whether it fits any past pattern from this list and note possible variations. - Mock Tests & Revision Cycles
After completing a block, attempt 10–15 mixed GA questions including ones from this list. Then revise notes. - Short Notes & Flashcards
Convert each of these questions (especially static ones) into 1–2 line notes or flashcards so you can revise fast. - Retention Strategy
Prioritize high-frequency & high-weight topics first. If a scheme or news appears in multiple exams, retain that more.
Sample Memory-Based Questions with Answers
Here are a few sample memory-based GA questions (with answers) from recent banking mains exams:
- Q: Human Development Index comprises literacy, life expectancy, and national income per head in US dollars.
A: That is correct. - Q: What is the concept of the quaternary sector? A: It relates to research and developmental activities.
- Q: Name the defense exercise: Vajra Prahar was asked.
These are representative; the actual list above is much broader.
Preparation Strategy for GA Section
- Cover recent 6 months’ current affairs deeply (news, policy changes, MoUs, appointments).
- Use monthly CA capsules, banking news summaries, and scheme trackers to stay updated.
- Regularly practice past GA questions from IBPS PO / SBI PO / other bank exams using this list as reference.
- Maintain short notes & flashcards for static GK (e.g. capitals, world bodies, scheme features).
- Attempt GA-only mock sets under timed conditions. Analyse errors, revise, and retake.
- Keep an eye on major economic indicators: inflation, GDP, fiscal deficit, CAG reports, etc.
- Stay updated with RBI announcements, banking regulatory changes.
Why This List Helps You
- It gives you real questions that have already appeared or are very likely to appear.
- With this, you reduce guesswork and focus on high-probability topics.
- You can simulate the exam environment when such questions are included in mocks.
- It helps you prioritize study time — you know which topics are repeatedly asked.
Conclusion
The IBPS PO Mains 2025 GA section is an opportunity to score marks quickly, provided you are well-prepared. This complete list of asked GA questions is a powerful tool to guide your revision and practice. Combine it with daily current affairs study, mock practice, and concise notes, and you’ll maximize your chance to ace this section. Save this list, revise regularly, and use it as a benchmark while attempting GA in mock exams.
All the best for your IBPS PO Mains journey!
