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How to Prepare Current Affairs for NABARD Grade A?

Current Affairs holds significant value in the NABARD Grade A Preliminary Examination. It is a kingmaker for any aspirant to get the merit cut-off in the exam. Out of 100 marks for merit section papers ARD, ESI, and General Awareness, 60 marks are for current affairs. Furthermore, current affairs questions are asked from sections ESI and General Awareness. Take your preparation journey to the next level and grab success scoring 40+ marks in the prelims exam. 

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NABARD Grade A Prelim Pattern 2023

SectionsNo. of QuestionsMarks Allotted
English Language3030
Test of Reasoning2020
Computer Knowledge2020
Quantitative Aptitude2020
Decision Making1010
General Awareness2020
Agriculture & Rural Development (with Emphasis on Rural India)4040
Economic & Social Issues4040
Total200 Questions200 Marks

Point to Note:

  • NABARD Grade A Prelims: Bilingual (English/Hindi)
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
  • Qualifying Sections in Prelim: Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, Decision Making and Computer Knowledge
  • Merit Sections: General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development

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NABARD Grade A Exam 2023: Current Affairs Topics to Study for ESI & General Awareness

Economic & Social Issues (ESI)General Awareness
Government Schemes (1 Year Trending)National Award & Honors
Recent Changes Made in Old Govt SchemesInternational Awards and Honors
Economic SurveySummits and Treaties
Follow Government Schemes on Agriculture and Economic DevelopmentBooks and Authors
SECC 2011, Census 2011. NSFE, NSFIIndian Economy
Union BudgetUNO, WORLD BANK, ADB, BRICS & IMF
RBI Annual ReportGovernment Schemes & Policies
Report by National and International Organizations (Statutory Bodies)International Affairs
RBI Financial Stability ReportCurrencies of Various Countries
Sports

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Key Highlights on Current Affairs for NABARD Prelims Exam

A strong command of current affairs can be a turning point in qualifying for the merit section in the NABARD Grade A prelims exam. Take a note on the key highlights boosting your preparations are elaborated below:

  • 60 marks weightage in NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam.
  • Maximum Questions come from two merit sections ESI & General Awareness.
  • 80% of questions asked from current affairs of 6-8 months.
  • Keep track of using reliable sources to cover current affairs for 6-8 months.
  • Revise government schemes latest ones related to agriculture and rural development from the last year.
  • Around 6-10 questions covered from current topics from ARD.
  • Make proper notes & regularly revise them to recall essential information.
  • Develop a habit of reading prominent newspapers The Hindu and Economic Times.
  • Compile important information from newspapers.
  • Keep visiting NABARD’s official website for annual reports and indices.

Sources to Study General Awareness

Let’s look at the online resources to study for General Awareness:

  • PIB
  • Sampoorna
  • Government Schemes (SCHEMES CHRONICLE Youtube Series Available on PM’s Regulatory Channel)
  • Bazooka FREE!
  • CA Tests
  • NABARD Grade A Non-Video Course
  • Economic Times
  • The Hindu
  • Live Mint
  • NABARD Official Website for Annual Reports

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Final Takeaway

Having a strong grip on current affairs can be a game-changing opportunity for you to qualify prelim. Don’t miss life life-changing chance in your NABARD exam 2023. We hope our blog can help you to follow the best practices in exam preparations. Signup Now! Take a FREE NABARD Mock Test to Get Performance Analysis.

Divya Sharma

My Role as a Content Writer in PracticeMock is to craft research based blogs. I ensure that aspirants get accurate information on government exams through blogs.

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