How to master General Awareness for IBPS PO Examination?

How to master General Awareness for IBPS PO Examination?

General Knowledge is one of the most critical sections in the competitive examinations. This knowledge not only helps you crack the prelims but also plays a role in mains exam. GK prepares for debate and group discussions in various competitive exams. It becomes an essential part of the exam preparation. Let us discuss how to prepare effectively for General Awareness in IBPS PO Exam.

Highlighted Topics of General Awareness for IBPS PO Exam

General Awareness section in IBPS PO carries 40 marks. Each incorrect answer carries 0.25 marks. Preparing effectively and thoroughly for this section is a must as it saves time besides scoring well.

  • Important topics to be prepared for General Awareness are:
  • Indian and World Geography
  • Physical Geography
  • Indian and World History
  • International Organizations
  • Science
  • Awards and honors
  • Indian Politics & Economy
  • Constitution
  • Budget and Taxes
  • Government Schemes
  • Countries and Currencies
  • RBI based questions
  • Miscellaneous GK

Current Affairs

How to prepare?

1.       Reading Newspapers/Magazines regularly:

Best way to update your knowledge is reading newspaper. Develop a habit to devote some fixed hours to read newspaper. Prepare notes of the important events while reading. Read it carefully and thoroughly. It will not only improve your knowledge but also will enhance your vocabulary.

2.       Watch news, debates and discussions on TV:

Keep a track of all the talk shows telecasted on television which are based on facts, debates and discussions. Although you can read all these news in the newspaper but listening will help you retain for a long time than just reading it.

3.       Read Magazines and Books based on Current Affairs:

There are some renowned publications having their monthly books based on current affairs and common information which is important for competitive exams such as “Manorama”. Buy any of them and read them. It also publishes latest information about the exam pattern and syllabus for various competitive exams. Concentrate only on the 6 months current affairs before the exam as questions are asked from that period only in GK section.

4.       Use Internet as source of information:

Internet is an ideal platform to seek information about various facts, news and other topics related to general awareness. One gets quick results just by clicking on the relevant link. There are some websites giving GK quizzes online. Enroll with them and test your knowledge from time to time. There are forums available online providing static GK and current affairs. All these links are the best and comfortable as most of us are computer savvy these days.

5.            Notes:

Prepare notes, flash cards with importan information on topics like awards, books and authors, dates and their importance. It is an enhanced way to keep information especially related to dates as your brain has to retain lot of information. These notes help in quick revision before the exam.

 Hope all these tips will help you prepare effectively for IBPS PO Exam General Awareness Section. This section is like MAKE OR BREAK, if you prepare thoroughly then you can attempt the section correctly or else you will lose marks.

Choice is yours…ALL THE BEST!!!!

Note: Above content is published the experienced faculties for General Awareness in IBT-Jalandhar (Top Bank & SSC Coaching Institute)

 

 

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