NICL Assistant Main Exam 2024 was successfully conducted on 28th December 2024 for the candidates who want to make a promising career in the insurance sector. Among the various sections, important attention is given to the General Awareness (GA) section, as it tests the candidates’ knowledge of current affairs, static GK and insurance-related topics. This section proved to be a crucial differentiator for the candidates aiming to gain a competitive edge in the final merit list.
GA Questions Asked in NICL Assistant Main Exam 2024
The General Awareness section mainly consisted of questions from recent current affairs, insurance related topics and static GK. Questions were also asked on government schemes and major national events as well as banking and financial awareness. Topics like Union Budget 2024-25, key appointments, sports achievements and international agreements were prevalent. Additionally, insurance-specific questions focus on the terminology, policies, and regulatory framework governing the industry, reflecting the domain-specific expectations of the NICL Assistant.
1. Which country became the winner of Junior Hockey World Cup? India
2. Which country has recently imposed a ban on social media? Australia
3. What is the tenure of RBI’s Sovereign Green Bond? 10 years and 30 years
4. In which state is the 57th Tiger Reserve of India located? Madhya Pradesh
5. What additional financial activities does SEBI regulate? Venture Capital Funds and Merchant Banking
6. Which financial institution has launched mentorship program? SIDBI
7. How much budget has been allocated for One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme? ₹6,000 crore
8. What is the current Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) prescribed by RBI? 4%
9. What is the primary objective of the Mule Hunter AI system? Detecting financial fraud involving Money Mule accounts
10. What is the target year to achieve the AIM initiative? 2028
11. What is the name of LIC’s women-centric initiative? LIC Insurance Sakhi
12. Which grievance redressal system has been launched for the insurance sector? insurance trust
13. Where is the headquarters of National Investigation Agency (NIA) located? New Delhi
14. Who was given the title of Personality of the Year for 2024? Vikrant Massey
15. Which country is hosting the Kho Kho World Cup? India
16. Who is the second Indian chess player to cross the 2800 rating mark? Arjun Erigaceae
17. What is the maximum pension amount under Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana? ₹5 lakh
18. Who is the present Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India? KS Murthy
19. Which country became the 104th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? armenia
20. Which country is presiding over the United Nations Peacekeeping Commission in 2024? brazil
21. Where is Google setting up its new data center in India? Hyderabad
22. Which state has the highest number of startups under the DAY-NRLM initiative? Kerala
23. What is the unemployment rate in India as per the latest Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS)? 3.2%
24. India has collaborated with which global organization for the Food Cycle Initiative? World Food Program (WFP)
25. What was India’s rank in the Asia Pacific Deaf Games? 5th
26. What is the Ways and Means Advance (WMA) limit prescribed by RBI?
Importance of GA section in NICL exam
The GA section in NICL Assistant Main Exam holds utmost importance due to its high scoring potential and time efficiency. A strong performance in this section can significantly boost the overall score, allowing candidates to compensate in other sections if needed. Candidates are advised to continuously prepare for GA by following reliable sources like newspapers, monthly magazines and online quizzes.
