Banking Current Affairs 2021: Download PDF in Hindi & English

Bank Current Affairs: World commerce is reliant on the banks in one way or the other. Therefore, it becomes essential for bankers to be aware of what is happening around them. This is why the current affairs for bank exams is one of the most important parts of the exam curriculum concerning banking exams.

Current affairs topics for bank exams will indeed feature in your exams for several banking-related exams such as IBPS Clerk, PO, SBI Clerk, PO, IBPS RRB Clerk, PO, RBI Grade A & B, NABARD Grade A & B, LIC AAO, etc.

Current Affairs for Bank Exams & GK Topics

Some tips to prepare for Current Affairs topics for Bank Exams

Here are some tips and pointers that will aid you in preparing your current affairs syllabus for bank exams-

• Regularly watch the news channels to remain up-to-date with what is happening around the world
• Buy some good books of renowned publishers that will give you a good insight into the static GK part
• Focus more on the current affairs as more of the questions will be based on it
• Keep a tab on the time that you have to solve this part of the question paper
• Always remember there is nothing quantifiable in this part, you either know the answer you do not so do not waste time sitting and struggling to recollect

Importance of the Current Affairs topics for Bank Exams

The knowledge of current affairs is very important for a banker's role. Most of the things that are happening around the world are related to banks. The domestic, as well as the international economy, is highly reliant on the efficient functioning of the banking industry. Most of the new projects proposed by the governments, the new industries, etc everything is dependent on the banks. Therefore, bankers need to remain aware of what is going on around the world.

Most Recommended Books for the Current Affairs for Bank Exams

Here is a list of some most recommended books for the preparation of the current affairs topics for banks exams-

•   Manorama Yearbook 2020 by Mammen Mathew
•   Quick General Knowledge with Current Affairs Update by Disha 
•   Arihant's General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
•   Lucent’s General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna and R. P. Suma  

Why Prepare the Current Affairs Syllabus for bank exams from BYJU'S Exam Prep?

At BYJU'S Exam Prep, you can be sure of one thing and that is you will get nothing but the best preparation guidance and learning material for your banking exams. All the instructors at BYJU'S Exam Prep are selected after rigorous interviews and training process. This helps us to deliver nothing but a quality training program for your banking exams. With our periodic test series, you will learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions by default.

FAQs

What are the current affairs?

Current affairs refer to the latest happenings of various fields such as national, international, sports, economy, etc.

What all comes in current affairs?

There is no defined boundary for current affairs, all the latest happenings concerning anything are current affairs.

Why do you need to study current affairs topics for bank exams?

The banking industry lies at the core of many new things that are happening in the world such as projects, joint ventures, economic exchanges, government schemes, etc. therefore, bankers need to know everything about current affairs.

How can you prepare for the current affairs syllabus for bank exams?

The best way to prepare for the current affairs syllabus for bank exams is to watch the news every day and to read the newspaper every day.

How to prepare for the current affairs quiz for bank exams online?

You can watch several channels on YouTube or signup with platforms like BYJU'S Exam Prep to prepare for the current affairs quiz for bank exams online. 

 Important Dates

1. Maharashtra govt declares Mahaparinirvan Din a public holiday in Mumbai

• Maharashtra govt declares 'Mahaparinirvan Din' a public holiday in Mumbai.
• Mahaparinirvan Diwas pays tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary.
• This day has been declared as a public holiday in Mumbai and its suburbs as per official notification which states that government and non-government institutions will remain closed on account of Mahaparinirvan Diwas.

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 Obituaries

2. Mr Universe 1996 bodybuilder Shaun Davis passes at 57 years

• Former Mr Universe bodybuilder Shaun Davis has died at the age of 57.
• In his bodybuilding career, he won a string of titles including Mr Britain and Mr Europe before being named Mr Universe in 1996.
• Mr. Davis hailed from Derbyshire(England) weighed a whopping 334lbs (151 kg) at the height of his Mr. Universe success and earned the title of 'Dinosaur'.

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 Sports

3. Men's Volleyball Club World Championship to begin in Bengaluru

• FIVB ( Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Men's Volleyball Club World Championship 2023 commenced at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.
• This is the first time that the prestigious tournament will be held in India. The five-day tournament will see six teams compete for the top honours.
• Prime Volleyball League Season 2 champions, Ahmedabad Defenders, will become the first Indian team to feature in the competition.

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 National Affairs

4. Govt introduces face recognition & Aadhaar identification based eKY

• The government has introduced Face recognition and Aadhaar identification based eKYC of farmers to ensure transparency in the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme (PM-Kisan).
• In the scheme, an amount of six thousand rupees is transferred annually in three equal installments of two thousand rupees directly into the bank accounts of the farmers.
• The Government of India has disbursed over 2.60 Lakhs Crore rupees to more than 11 Crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme.

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 National & International Appointments

5. UAE's Mohammed Al Ramsi appointed chairman of WRC23

• United Arab Emirates' Mohammed Al Ramsi has been appointed Chairman of World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC 23).
• The event is being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 20th to December 15th, 2023.
• WRC is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) every four years to revise the global use of radio-frequency spectrum, geostationary - satellite and non-geostationary-satellite orbits.

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 State Affairs

6. Nagaland Marks 5th Honey Bee Day Celebrating Apicultural Tradition

• The 5th Nagaland Honey Bee Day was celebrated under the theme- 'Bee & Honey Trials' at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.
• Under the guidance of the Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) , traditional beekeeping has transformed into a sustainable source of income for many in the state, contributing to economic sustainability.
• Nagaland currently has over one lakh beekeepers and total honey production in the state stands at 440 Metric Tonnes per annum.

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 National Affairs

7. Indian Army Hosts 'Inno Yodha 2023' for Innovation and Modernization

• The Indian Army today 'Idea and Innovation Competition and Seminar -Inno Yodha 2023' in New Delhi.
• The event aimed at signifying the importance accorded by the Indian Army in embracing modernisation and pursuing technological advancement through indigenization.
• Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande encouraged the 'Thinking Warriors' in the Indian Army to continue conceptualising practical and innovative solutions for the nation and Indian Army.

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 National & International Appointments

8. Jithesh John takes charge as IBBI's Executive Director

• Jithesh John took charge as Executive Director, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
• IBBI is a key institution in implementing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
• Jithesh John, an Indian Economic Service Officer of the 2001 batch, brings with him over two decades of diverse experience in the Government of India.

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 National Affairs

9. Indian woman Akshata at NASA on Mars rover mission

• Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy is the first Indian citizen to operate the Mars Perseverance rover and currently works for NASA as the mission science phase lead for the NASA-ISRO Synthetic.
• The scientist had travelled to the US 13 years ago for higher studies and faced numerous challenges as she carved out a space for herself.
• The ‘rocket scientist’ obtained her Masters from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before pursing a Doctorate at MIT.

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 Sports

10. 3rd ITF Title by Winning Kalaburagi Open Tennis 2023

• India's Ramkumar Ramanathan won his third ITF title by defeating Austria's David Pichler in straight sets in a one-sided men's singles final at the Kalaburagi Open tennis tournament.
• Ramkumar, who won the ITF Mumbai Open title in early December 2023, defeated Pichler 6-2, 6-1 in just 64 minutes to clinch his third ITF title.
• Ramkumar, who was a member of the Indian Davis Cup team, received a check of US $ 3200 and 25 ATP points for this victory.

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 State Affairs

11. Tamil Nadu Government to set up Footwear Park

• The Tamil Nadu (TN) government has planned to set up a footwear manufacturing park at an outlay of Rs 400 crore on a 250-acre land.
• The industrial project would generate 20,000 new jobs in Ranipet district.
• Chief Minister Stalin announced this after virtually inaugurating a footwear manufacturing facility set up at an investment of Rs 400 crore by JR One Footwear Pvt Ltd at Eraiyur in Perambalur district, about 250-km south of Chennai.

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 State Affairs

12. Delhi Government Launched Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme

• Delhi Government has introduced the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme.
• The scheme mandates a complete transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for all cab aggregators and delivery service providers by 2030.
• The policy applies to all aggregators offering passenger transport services in Delhi.
• It also includes those engaged in delivery services, including e-commerce vehicles.·

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