RBI GRADE B 2026

RBI Grade B 2026 Phase I General Awareness Previous Year Questions

NOTE: These questions are memory based. Therefore, exact phrasing might be different but the substance/topics are correct.

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In which of the following international groupings is India a permanent member? (NATO, UNSC, G7, G20, or ASEAN)

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What is the name of the ancient Indian text that refers to the science of governance and economic policy?

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Black soil, which is predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau region, is also known by what other name?

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India's first satellite-tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle was released in which national park?

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On which date is GST Day observed every year in India?

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Who was appointed as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff of India?

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Recently, an Indian chess player defeated [Kateryna Lagno / Bibisara Assaubayeva]. Which country does the defeated player represent?

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What is the minimum amount required to be deposited in a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account per financial year?

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What is the minimum transaction amount required for Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)?

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Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India?

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Which international day is observed globally on June 21 every year?

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India's first underwater museum is being developed in which state?

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At which location did India set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the world's largest underwater national flag?

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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of OPEC?

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"Brexit" refers to which of the following events?

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Chabahar Port is located in which country?

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Where is the Government of India's currency printing press (security printing press) located?

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Mission SAKSHAM, launched by the RBI for capacity building and skill enhancement, primarily targets which category of financial institutions?

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What does the letter 'J' stand for in the acronym JANANI?

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Which government scheme focuses on the construction and improvement of roads in rural areas?

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Who are recognized as the 'fathers' of India's White Revolution, Green Revolution, and Nuclear Programme, respectively? (Match the following)

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Who authored the book on M. S. Swaminathan titled The Man Who Fed India?

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Which payment mode allows users to send money up to β‚Ή500 without internet connectivity?

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Which organization manages the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)?

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Which of the following organizations does NOT function under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?

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Which of the following constitutes the core membership of the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC)?

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Vijay Ghat in New Delhi is the memorial dedicated to which former Prime Minister of India?

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Which of the following statements about Mughal emperors is INCORRECT?

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Which book won the International Booker Prize 2026?

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Match the following dams with the rivers on which they are constructed: Bhakra, Tehri, Hirakud.

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Which Indian leader served as the President of the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle and later became the President of India?

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India signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with which country in December 2025?

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Which company was recently granted an NBFC license by the Reserve Bank of India?

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By what percentage did the gross credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) grow in the financial year 2025–26?

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Which fort in Rajasthan is often referred to as the 'Great Wall of India,' and why is it compared to the Great Wall of China?

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently announced a major investment push of what amount for the Asia-Pacific region?

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The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the license of which payments bank?

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Among the given options, which country is NOT located on the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean?

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What is the official name (and symbol) of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?

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CTBC Bank has established an IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in GIFT City, India. To which country does CTBC Bank belong?

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Under the World Bank Atlas method, in which currency does the World Bank calculate Gross National Income (GNI) for cross-country comparisons?

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Which of the following entities are registered Financial Advisors/Brokers?

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Who among the following has NOT been conferred the Bharat Ratna?

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Which of the following statements about the Padma Awards is/are correct?

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Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has entered into a collaboration with which bank to boost financial access for sellers?

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Which platform has the RBI launched to facilitate foreign investors?

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Which district/region of India is known for its diamond mines?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the core pillars of the RBI's UTKARSH 2.0 framework?

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Match the following goals/targets with their corresponding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiatives. (Match the following)

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The Supreme Court of India introduced which principle related to the management of case data?

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Which organization released the report titled 'Moving Towards Effective City Government β€” A Framework for Million-Plus Cities'?

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The inaugural edition of the Women's T20 Challenge 2026 was hosted in which country?

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In which city was Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit?

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In which country was the QR code technology first developed?

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DIGIPIN, India's digital addressing system, consists of how many alphanumeric characters?

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One of the largest monuments in India representing unity is located across which river?

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Identify the INCORRECT pairing from the following match-the-following list of countries and their respective currencies.

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Who has been appointed as the coach/mentor of the Dublin Guardians cricket team?

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Which business group acquired the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise?

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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?

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The Government of India lifted customs duty on which of the following commodities?

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Which bank was recognized as the best-performing bank under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

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The commandos of the National Security Guard (NSG) are popularly known by what name?

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Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), which bank is responsible for providing overdraft facilities to Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?

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Which of the following regions in India qualify as biodiversity hotspots? (Statementbased question)

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Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

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Under the Income Tax Rules, Form 16 has been renumbered as which form, effective April 1, 2026?

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Which of the following statements about the Aravalli mountain range is INCORRECT?

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Match the following financial institutions with their primary regulatory or developmental functions: PFRDA, SIDBI, and [EXIM Bank / NABARD].

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The Reserve Bank of India’s 'Frozen Series' coins were issued to commemorate which period of India's history?

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Which of the following statements about Census 2027 is/are correct?

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Which of the following is NOT included as a component of India's foreign exchange reserves?

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Which AI-based chatbot(s) are currently utilized in India's e-commerce sector?

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Which is the largest unlisted company in India by revenue?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding fossil fuels and renewable energy? (Statement-based question)

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Under Indian Railways' CHIRAG scheme, which city's operations are primarily targeted?

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According to the IUCN Red List, which of the following species is categorized as 'Near Threatened'?

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According to the RBI's Financial Stability Report, why is lending to young borrowers identified as a potential risk concern?

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What does the term 'geopolitical fragmentation' refer to in the context of global economics?

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What is the name of the benchmark index of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India?