Static GK · solved example
What is the capital of France?
- Madrid
- Berlin
- Rome
- ParisCorrect
Solution
Paris is the capital of France.
Banking | SIDBI Grade A
General Awareness for SIDBI Grade A
SIDBI Grade A sets 70 General Awareness questions for 70 marks across 2 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
70 questions70 marks4 topics
How to approach General Awareness in SIDBI Grade A
This is the most scoring section per minute because there is nothing to work out — you either know it or you do not. Banking and current affairs of the last six months dominate, so a steady daily habit beats last-minute cramming, and static facts (polity, history, geography) fill the rest.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Awareness is worth in each SIDBI Grade A stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I: Online Screening Examination | 20 | 20 | — | 10% |
| Phase I: Online Screening Examination | 50 | 50 | — | 25% |
General Awareness syllabus for SIDBI Grade A
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Banking and financial sector awareness
- Economic and social issues
- Government schemes and current affairs
- Stream-specific general knowledge for the Stream Specific Test
Sample General Awareness questions with solutions
Written to the SIDBI Grade A 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.
Geography · solved example
The McMahon Line forms the boundary between India and:
- Pakistan
- ChinaCorrect
- Afghanistan
- Myanmar
Solution
The McMahon Line is the boundary between India and China in the eastern sector.
Static GK · solved example
The headquarters of UNESCO is located in:
- Geneva
- ParisCorrect
- Vienna
- New York
Solution
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris.
Polity · solved example
The idea of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country?
- France
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- United StatesCorrect
Solution
Fundamental Rights are inspired by the Bill of Rights of the United States.
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Practise General Awareness
Untimed drills with the method shown after every question — the step between learning a topic and sitting it under a clock.
Sit General Awareness under a real clock
General Awareness shows up in every SIDBI Grade A mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
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SIDBI Grade A: 30-question practice mock
30 questions | 30 min
Frequently asked questions
How many General Awareness questions are asked in SIDBI Grade A?
SIDBI Grade A 2026 cycle (notification awaited) sets 70 General Awareness questions for 70 marks, split across 20 in the Phase I: Online Screening Examination and 50 in the Phase I: Online Screening Examination.
Is there negative marking for General Awareness in SIDBI Grade A?
Yes. SIDBI Grade A deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, General Awareness included, so unsure guesses cost you. One fourth of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Which General Awareness topics matter most for SIDBI Grade A?
The SIDBI Grade A syllabus lists Banking and financial sector awareness, Economic and social issues, Government schemes and current affairs, Stream-specific general knowledge for the Stream Specific Test. 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 General Awareness for SIDBI Grade A free?
Every General 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 SIDBI Grade A mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.