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Banking GK Questions 2026

The static part of banking awareness is mostly banking and the economy; history and geography get a smaller share than in SSC exams. The test names say so: General/Economy/Banking Awareness including RBI circulars in IBPS PO, General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Knowledge in SBI PO, and General/Financial Awareness in the clerk exams. Questions keep returning to the RBI and its functions, monetary policy tools such as the repo rate, CRR and SLR, types of banks and accounts, NPAs, KYC, priority sector lending, payment systems such as UPI, NEFT and RTGS, regulators such as SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA, development institutions such as NABARD and SIDBI, the Budget and the Economic Survey. RBI Grade B and NABARD Grade A go further, with full papers on Economic and Social Issues, and NABARD on Agriculture and Rural Development: agronomy, irrigation, animal husbandry, climate change and rural development schemes. Some static GK still appears: headquarters and heads of banks, currencies and capitals, and important days. This page gathers GK24's topic-wise GK notes for banking exams, in English and Hindi, in short facts and tables. Read one topic at a sitting, then take its topic quiz to see what you remember.

Banking GK Questions with Answers

Q7482.Government SchemesMedium

On which date was the PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched?

  1. A.17 September 2023
  2. B.15 August 2023
  3. C.17 September 2022
  4. D.2 October 2023
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Correct answer: A. 17 September 2023

The Prime Minister launched the scheme on that day to give end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 identified trades, which is why its third anniversary falls on 17 September 2026 and is being celebrated at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata.

Q7483.Government SchemesEasy

How many beneficiaries have been registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in its first three years?

  1. A.10 lakh
  2. B.20 lakh
  3. C.30 lakh
  4. D.50 lakh
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Correct answer: C. 30 lakh

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises stated that this many beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme after clearing a three-stage verification process, which means the registration target set for the scheme has been met within three years of its launch.

Q7485.Summits & ConferencesMedium

Which institution will host the World Circular Economy Forum 2027?

  1. A.Columbia University, United States
  2. B.University of Helsinki, Finland
  3. C.Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
  4. D.University of Tokyo, Japan
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Correct answer: A. Columbia University, United States

At the closing ceremony in Gandhinagar, Kristo Lehtonen, Director of International Programmes at SITRA, handed over the baton for organising the next edition of the forum to Columbia University.

Q7486.Summits & ConferencesEasy

Where was the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 held?

  1. A.New Delhi
  2. B.Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  3. C.Helsinki, Finland
  4. D.Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Correct answer: B. Gandhinagar, Gujarat

The forum, written in short as WCEF2026, ran for two days and concluded there on 16 September 2026, bringing together around 2,700 delegates and 260 speakers from more than 60 countries, including governments, international organisations, industry, start-ups, academia and civil society.

Q7489.EnvironmentMedium

What was the theme of the 32nd World Ozone Day celebration held in Mumbai?

  1. A.Global Action for a Cooler Planet
  2. B.Ozone for Life
  3. C.Cooling for All
  4. D.Protecting Our Atmosphere
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Correct answer: A. Global Action for a Cooler Planet

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised the national celebration of the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai on 16 September 2026 under this theme, with Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh presiding and Maharashtra's Environment Minister Pankaja Munde also present.

Q7491.Reports & IndicesMedium

What is the thematic focus of the ninth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly?

  1. A.India's pharmaceutical exports
  2. B.India's metals and ores trade
  3. C.India's agricultural exports
  4. D.India's textile trade
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Correct answer: B. India's metals and ores trade

The edition treats this as a strategically important sector for manufacturing, infrastructure, the energy transition and advanced industries, and it examines both export competitiveness and rising import dependence.

Q7493.Awards & HonoursHard

Which of the following statements about Anant Nag is correct?

  1. A.He made his acting debut in the Hindi film Ankur
  2. B.He made his acting debut in the Kannada film Sankalp
  3. C.He has acted only in Kannada cinema
  4. D.He has never held elected public office
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Correct answer: B. He made his acting debut in the Kannada film Sankalp

The correct answer is that he made his acting debut in the Kannada feature Sankalp.

Q7494.Awards & HonoursMedium

At which venue will the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony be held?

  1. A.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
  2. B.Kevadia, Gujarat
  3. C.Mumbai, Maharashtra
  4. D.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
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Correct answer: B. Kevadia, Gujarat

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that Anant Nag would be handed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, and that the ceremony was fixed for 22 September 2026 at Kevadia.

Q7496.EconomyEasy

Which ministry moved the proposal to raise the EPFO wage ceiling?

  1. A.Ministry of Finance
  2. B.Ministry of Labour and Employment
  3. C.Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  4. D.Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct answer: B. Ministry of Labour and Employment

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation works under this ministry, so the proposal to widen compulsory coverage came from it and was then placed before the Union Cabinet.

Q7497.EconomyMedium

From which date does the revised EPFO wage ceiling take effect?

  1. A.1 October 2026
  2. B.17 September 2026
  3. C.1 April 2027
  4. D.16 September 2026
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Correct answer: B. 17 September 2026

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Labour and Employment and also of Youth Affairs and Sports, told a press briefing that the higher ceiling would come into force on that day, which is observed as Vishwakarma Jayanti and as Sewa Divas.

Q7499.NationalEasy

Under which law does the Central Consumer Protection Authority exercise its powers?

  1. A.Competition Act, 2002
  2. B.Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  3. C.Legal Metrology Act, 2009
  4. D.Essential Commodities Act, 1955
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Correct answer: B. Consumer Protection Act, 2019

The correct answer is the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, under whose statutory mandate the authority acts to protect consumers as a class, to prevent unfair trade practices and to ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made about goods or services.

Q7500.NationalHard

Under which guidelines are dark patterns identified and regulated in India?

  1. A.Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023
  2. B.Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025
  3. C.E-Commerce Rules, 2020
  4. D.Digital Advertising Code, 2022
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Correct answer: A. Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

The correct answer is the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns of 2023, under which both the findings in this order are identified as recognised dark patterns.

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