Regulators · solved example
Pension funds in India are regulated by:
- PFRDACorrect
- IRDAI
- SEBI
- NABARD
Solution
PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) regulates pensions, including the NPS.
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Banking Awareness for Punjab & Sind Bank SO
Punjab & Sind Bank SO sets 80 Banking Awareness questions for 80 marks across 2 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
80 questions80 marks5 topics
How to approach Banking Awareness in Punjab & Sind Bank SO
Almost pure recall, and almost pure current affairs: RBI policy, regulatory changes, financial terms and the institutions behind them. A little every day, anchored to the actual RBI and PIB releases, is worth far more than a fact sheet read once.
Weightage in the paper
How much Banking Awareness is worth in each Punjab & Sind Bank SO stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Examination | 20 | 20 | 30 min | 20% |
| Online Examination | 60 | 60 | 1 hr | 60% |
Banking Awareness syllabus for Punjab & Sind Bank SO
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Stream-specific professional knowledge (Credit, IT, Security and others)
- Banking and financial awareness; RBI and regulators
- Indian economy, budget and government schemes
- Current affairs of national and international importance
- Static general knowledge and international organisations
Sample Banking Awareness questions with solutions
Written to the Punjab & Sind Bank SO pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Government schemes · solved example
A Sukanya Samriddhi account can be opened for a girl child until she attains the age of
- 8 years
- 10 yearsCorrect
- 12 years
- 14 years
- 18 years
Solution
Under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, a guardian can open an account for a girl child any time before she turns 10 years old.
NRI banking · solved example
An FCNR account in India is meant for
- resident senior citizens
- Non-Resident Indians, held in foreign currencyCorrect
- companies only
- minors below 10 years
- government departments
Solution
An FCNR account, Foreign Currency Non-Resident account, lets Non-Resident Indians hold deposits in a permitted foreign currency, protecting them from exchange rate movements on the rupee.
Banking codes · solved example
IFSC, used in Indian banking, stands for:
- Indian Financial System CodeCorrect
- Indian Fund Settlement Code
- International Finance System Code
- Indian Financial Security Code
Solution
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code, an 11-character code identifying a bank branch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Banking Awareness questions are asked in Punjab & Sind Bank SO?
Punjab & Sind Bank SO 2026 cycle sets 80 Banking Awareness questions for 80 marks, split across 20 in the Online Examination and 60 in the Online Examination.
Is there negative marking for Banking Awareness in Punjab & Sind Bank SO?
No. The Punjab & Sind Bank SO written stage carries no negative marking, so it is worth attempting every Banking Awareness question you can.
Which Banking Awareness topics matter most for Punjab & Sind Bank SO?
The Punjab & Sind Bank SO syllabus lists Stream-specific professional knowledge (Credit, IT, Security and others), Banking and financial awareness; RBI and regulators, Indian economy, budget and government schemes, Current affairs of national and international importance, Static general knowledge and international organisations. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise Banking Awareness for Punjab & Sind Bank SO free?
Every Banking Awareness question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the Punjab & Sind Bank SO mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.