Budgets and taxes: The annual budgets, the implications of budgets, the release of funds for different projects, etc. are covered in these topics. Candidates should be well aware of implications of taxes introduced, VAT, Service tax etc.
Firsts in India: The firsts of people in different field like banks, mountaineering, space programs, missiles, awards, organizations etc. should be known by candidates. It is one of the IMPORTANT topics which produce questions related to it.
Indian states and culture: The knowledge about different states of India, their count, capitals, and culture should be known to one and all. The folk dance, a presence of national parks, reserves etc. in a state must be known. The famous and historical places in a state etc. should be known to a candidate.
National Emblems: The signs or emblems used for national recognition are asked under this topic. The significance of national color, sport, animal, song etc. is to be mentioned in this topic for general awareness.
Space Explorations: The path breaking discoveries in space programs, working of spaceships, satellites etc. should be known by people. Important missions like MOM (Mars Orbiter Mission), testing of PSLV’s etc. are asked in general awareness section.
Top producers: Top producers of crops from states are to be mentioned under this section. The leading states which participate in yielding annual crops manufactured produce, service etc. should be known for the general knowledge.
Airports of India: The national and international airports of India, the future of aviation industry, the Private Public Partnership policies of Airports, the upcoming projects, all about aviation industry must be known as a part of general awareness in IBPS.
Awards and fields: The awards associated with literature, cinema, economy, finance, gallantry, etc. and their recent receivers should be known by students preparing for IBPS. Some of the major field for awards and honors are mentioned below.
Grammy Awards: International awards given in the field of music for outstanding achievements. It is one of the premier ceremony accoladed by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and presents international platforms to talented singers, artists, lyricists, producers etc.
Jnanpith Awards: The literary award given in India is one of the most prestigious awards with a monetary prize by Bhartiya Jnanpith trust. The fellows must know the recent winners of Jnanpith Awards.
Nobel Prize winners: Given to the scientists, researchers, and scholars for the breakthroughs in medicine, science, economics, literature, social work, etc. The most recent awardees in the related fields must be known by candidates.
Nobel Prize winners from India: The noble prize winners from India should be known by candidates.
Oscar awards: Also called Academy award, it is presented in the field of cinema. It is one of the most prestigious awards given to the technical people behind a movie, actors, producers, and directors.
Padma Awards: Indian awards awarded for highest civilian honor, the different Padma awards namely Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shiri awarded by Government of India. The most recent award winners are asked in general awareness paper.
Pulitzer Prizes: Awarded in the field of the newspaper, literary achievements, musical composition, and online journalism.
Magsaysay Award winners from India: The Magsaysay awardees from Indian continent should be known.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards: Given in the field of sports, by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.