IBPS PO Main Exam 2024, scheduled to be held on 30th November 2024, demands an in-depth understanding of current affairs to excel in the General Awareness section. This section is important, because if prepared strategically it can increase your overall score significantly. Candidates often find current affairs challenging due to its vast scope, but focusing on high priority topics can make the preparation manageable and effective.
Important Current Affairs Questions for IBPS PO Main Exam 2024
General, Economy and Banking Awareness section in IBPS PO Main Exam 2024 plays an important role in increasing the overall score. 40 questions of 40 marks are to be solved in 35 minutes, this section requires thorough preparation especially in current affairs. Topics like recent banking updates, government schemes, appointments, awards and international events hold vital importance. It will be beneficial for the candidates to focus on the current affairs of the last six months to excel in this high scoring section.
Q. The Sixteenth Finance Commission is required to submit its recommendations:
- 31 October 2025
- 30 November 2025
- 31 December 2025
- 31 January 2026
- 31 March 2026
Q. The name of which organization was ‘Tha’Business Regulatory Best Practices‘For the Asia-Pacific region by The Asian Banker?
- Central Bank of the Russian Federation
- China Securities Regulatory Commission
- Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
- Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Why. Which company has been declared the principal partner of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for four years from Paris Olympics 2024 to Los Angeles Olympics 2028?
- BPCL
- Amul
- dream 11
- MPL
- Bye
Q. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has signed an MoU with which bank to enhance digital payments for migrant workers through the eMigrate portal?
- state Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Indian Bank
- Canara Bank
- Bank of Baroda
Why. Who is the author of the book “A Fly on the RBI Wall”?
- Alpana Chandni
- Madhumita Murgia
- Amartya Sen
- Bibek Debroy
- NS Vishwanathan
Q. The Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) score increased from 60.1 in March 2023 to what value in March 2024?
- 60.1
- 62.1
- 63.2
- 64.2
- 65.2
Why. According to the recent Financial Stability Report (FSR), NPAs in India have reached a multi-year low. What are the percentages reported for gross NPA and net NPA respectively?
- 2.8% and 0.6%
- 0.6% and 2.8%
- 3.5% and 1.2%
- 2.6% and 0.8%
- 3.0% and 0.6%
Why. Which tennis player won his first Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
- rafael nadal
- Andy Murray
- carlos alcaraz
- novak djokovic
- inga swiatek
Q. In which country in Africa, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with the central bank to launch real-time payment system like UPI?
- South Africa
- kenya
- Nigeria
- namibia
- egypt
Q.Who won the prestigious FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024?
- magnus carlsen
- Fabiano Caruana
- Ding Liren
- D. Gukesh
- Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Main Focus Areas for Current Affairs in IBPS PO Main Exam 2024
To be successful in General Awareness section, candidates should give preference to the following subjects:
- Banking and Financial Awareness: Focus on recent developments in the banking sector, changes in monetary policies, major announcements by RBI and mergers or acquisitions in the banking industry.
- Government Schemes: Pay close attention to new government initiatives, updates on ongoing schemes and their implications. Schemes related to agriculture, infrastructure and finance are often included in the exam.
- International Affairs: Stay up to date on the global summits, agreements and major geopolitical events that have taken place in the last six months.
- Awards and Recognitions: Recent awards in fields like sports, literature, science and arts are likely to come in the form of direct questions.
- Appointments and Resignations: Stay updated on key appointments in government and private sectors, especially banking and finance.
- Static GK with current relevance: Focus on topics like capitals, currencies and important days, especially those related to recent events.
