500+ GA Important Questions for SBI CBO 2025 Exam

SBI CBO 2025: The SBI CBO 2025 online examination will take place on July 20, 2025, at various exam centres. The selection process consists of four stages: an online written test, screening, an interview, and a local language proficiency test. The General Awareness/Economy section of the objective test includes 30 questions, totaling 30 marks. Candidates often prioritise this section because it involves fact-based questions rather than complex calculations, making it easier to score well with proper preparation. Additionally, the absence of negative marking in the SBI CBO exam allows candidates to attempt all questions without the risk of penalties. In this article, we are providing PDFs of current affairs from the last six months, along with 500+ important questions for the General Awareness and Economy sections.

Overview of General/Economy Awareness for SBI CBO 2025

Before jumping into the questions, it’s essential to understand the structure and expectations of the GA/Economy section in the SBI CBO exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) 2025
Section Covered	General Awareness / Economy
Question Type	Objective (MCQs)
Sources	Banking & Economy News, RBI Circulars, Budget, Economic Surveys, PIB, Business Standard, Hindu Business Line
Weightage	30 Questions 30 Marks
Months Covered	January 2025 to June 2025

Sources to Cover for 6-Month GA for SBI CBO 2025

To tackle this section effectively, here are the most recommended sources:

• Monthly Current Affairs PDFs (Jan to June 2025)
• Union Budget 2025 Highlights
• Economic Survey 2024-25 Key Facts
• RBI Monetary Policy (All bi-monthly from Jan to June 2025)
• SEBI, NABARD & IRDAI Important Updates
• Government Schemes & Index Rankings

Important Topics For SBI CBO 2025 GA & BA Sections

We are providing important topics for SBI CBO General Awareness and Banking Awareness. These topics are based on previous year papers. Candidates should start their revision with these topics to boost their scores in the SBI CBO 2025 Exam.

General Awareness (GA)

• Latest Union Budget Highlights
• Recent Appointments (National & International)
• Summits & Conferences (National & International)
• Books & Authors
• Important Days & Themes
• Government Schemes & Policies (Especially related to banking & finance)
• National & International News (last 4–6 months)
• Sports News
• Awards & Honours
• Important MoUs signed by Indian Banks
• Reports & Indices (like Human Development Index, Ease of Doing Business Index)
• Indian Economy Current Affairs

Banking Awareness (BA)

• RBI Monetary Policy & Latest Updates
• RBI Functions & Structure
• Types of Banks in India (Scheduled/Non-Scheduled, Commercial, Cooperative, RRBs, etc.)
• Basel Norms (I, II, III)
• NPA Management & SARFAESI Act
• Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
• Payment Banks & Small Finance Banks
• Digital Banking (UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, AePS, etc.)
• Financial Inclusion & Initiatives (PMJDY, PMMY, Stand-Up India)
• CRR, SLR, Repo, Reverse Repo, MSF, Bank Rate, Call Money Rate
• Latest Bank Mergers & Amalgamations
• Banking Abbreviations (NABARD, SIDBI, NPA, CASA, KYC, CIBIL, etc.)
• Financial Market Terminologies (Equity, Bond, IPO, FPO, Mutual Funds)
• Credit Rating Agencies
• Payment Systems & Settlement in India
• Capital Market & Money Market
• Foreign Exchange Reserves & Balance of Payments
• Bancassurance
• Banking Ombudsman & Customer Rights

500+ GA Important Questions for SBI CBO 2025 Exam

We’ve compiled all the important 500+ questions from the past 6 months into a free downloadable PDF with solutions.

1. In June 2025, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) released the ‘Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report for 2022-23 and 2023-24’. Which state/ Union Territory secured the highest score of 703 in 2023-24, became the only State/UT to achieve the Prachesta-1 grade, and retained its top position?

Answer: Chandigarh

• In June 2025, which state/ union territory government approved to launch its first artificial rain pilot project through cloud seeding to combat air pollution?

Answer: Delhi

• In June 2025, to rescue Indian nationals, especially students and pilgrims, stranded in conflict-hit Iran, the Government of India (GoI) launched which operation?

Answer: Operation Sindhu

• The Times Higher Education (THE) released the University Impact Rankings 2025. According to the rankings, how many Indian Universities are ranked in the top 100?

Answer: 4

• Hockey India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which state governments to host the Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH) Men’s Junior World Cup 2025?

Answer: Tamil Nadu

• What is the name of the Mascot for the 12^th World Paralympic Athletics Championship?

Answer: Viraaj

• Who won the Paris Diamond League 2025 title at the Stade Sébastien Charléty, Paris, France?

Answer: Neeraj Chopra

• The herpetofauna survey was conducted in which tiger reserve in June 2025?

Answer: Periyar Tiger Reserve

• In June 2025, which private space entity announced plans to build its 2nd Earth Observation (EO) satellite, targeting a sharp resolution of 0.5 metres (m) and a revisit time of under three days?

Answer: GalaxEye

1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Defense Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), secured a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement worth __________ from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in June 2025.

Answer: ₹511 crore

500+ GA Important Questions for SBI CBO 2025 Exam

Last 6 Months General Awareness / Economy Questions PDF with Detailed Solution

Bazooka Monthly Banking Current Affairs PDF- June 2025

1. India has been ranked 10th globally with a score of 67.99 in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025.
2. Goa’s Ozzo Feni has become the first-ever feni to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India.
3. India ranked 99th in the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Index (SDGi).
4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs.
5. Vietnam has officially joined the BRICS group as its 10th “partner country.

Bazooka Monthly Banking Current Affairs PDF- May 2025

1. India ranked 130^th as per the Human Development Report (HDR) 2025
2. Brazilian scientist Mariangela Hungria won the 2025 World Food Prize.
3. Maharashtra won the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
4. Kerala became the first state in India to make robotics education compulsory for all Class X students.
5. The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships will be hosted by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) in Ahmedabad.

Bazooka Monthly Banking Current Affairs PDF- April 2025

1. The 14th Dalai Lama was conferred with the Gold Mercury Award.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set a deadline of October 31, 2025, for all banks to transition their digital operations to the domain ‘Bank.in’.
3. Sivasubramanian Ramann was appointed as the chairman of the PFRDA.
4. Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords.
5. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been named the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Bazooka Monthly Banking Current Affairs PDF- March 2025

1. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak from West Bengal has won the 2025 Holberg Prize
2. India is ranked 118th out of 147 countries in the World Happiness Report 2025.
3. Ukraine emerged as the world’s largest arms importer in 2020-24.
4. Tata Motors launched India’s first hydrogen truck trials for net-zero goal.
5. APEDA has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-tagged Dalle Chilli from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.

Bazooka Monthly Banking Current Affairs PDF- February 2025

1. India’s exports have reached USD 778.21 billion in 2023-24, recently.
2. The National Games 2025 was held recently.
3. Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India to introduce a translator facility, recently.
4. Rekha Gupta has become the new Chief Minister of Delhi, recently.
5. The first detailed map of the Moon’s south pole was created recently.

Bazooka Monthly Banking Current Affairs PDF- January 2025

1. V Narayanan has become the Chairman of ISRO, recently.
2. The Ministry of Rural Development aims to sanction 10 lakh houses under PMAY-G in January 2025.
3. Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States, recently.
4. Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), recently.
5. Gujarat hosted the 1st International Olympic Research Conference.

Most Expected Topics in Economy/GA for SBI CBO 2025

Topic Name	Importance Level	Source
RBI Monetary Policy Updates	Very High	RBI website
Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights	Very High	Budget Speech & Summary
Economic Survey 2024-25	High	PIB/PRS India
Banking & Financial Abbreviations	High	Practice Sheets
Recent Mergers/Acquisitions in Banking	Moderate	Financial News
Digital Banking Innovations (UPI, CBDC)	High	RBI/NPCI
Reports & Indexes by IMF, WB, WTO	High	Current Affairs Monthly
MoUs, Treaties, Trade Agreements	Moderate	PIB
Appointments & Resignations in Banking Sector	High	Banking Awareness
Govt Schemes Related to Finance (PMJJBY, APY, PMSBY)	High	GoI Websites

Disclaimer: The general awareness and economy questions, solutions, and preparation strategies provided here are intended solely for practice and learning purposes. They are based on exam trends and expert analysis, not official SBI content. While these materials aim to strengthen your preparation, they do not guarantee reflection in the actual SBI CBO 2025 exam. Candidates should always refer to the official SBI notifications and syllabus for authoritative information.

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